Tag Archives: Miami Domestic Violence Charges
Fighting the Police Will Not Get You Out of a Domestic Violence Charge
Domestic violence situations often escalate quickly. If you find the police at your door because they suspect you have harmed a family member or loved one, the most critical thing to remember is to remain calm. While you have a constitutional right to remain silent and not answer the police’s questions, under no circumstances… Read More »
The Consequences of a False Domestic Violence Charge
Domestic violence laws exist to protect individuals from physical abuse by a spouse or partner. Unfortunately, many people use domestic violence laws to commit what amounts to court-ordered abuse against their ex-partner. Men are frequently the victims of this type of attack, as some women choose to make false domestic violence allegations in order… Read More »
Protecting the Due Process Rights of Persons Accused of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence laws are designed to protect women, children, or anyone else suffering from the effects of abuse at the hands of a family or household member. A Florida court may issue a permanent injunction for protection against an individual when there is evidence presented of domestic abuse. But the law must also protect… Read More »
George Zimmerman Arrested for Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can occur even with high-profile individuals. George Zimmerman attracted national attention in 2012 following the confrontation that resulted in the death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin. After a protracted legal battle, a jury held Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder. Recently, however, Zimmerman is back in the news with allegations of domestic… Read More »