In my practice as a Jacksonville Domestic Violence Attorney, I have seen many men that were the true “victims” in domestic violence cases. Quite often, a woman will become violent with the man. In some cases, the man must defend himself from her. However, if the police come to the…
A Jacksonville Domestic Battery charge is one of the worse misdemeanors that a person can be charged with in Florida. Most misdemeanors do not carry a mandatory sentence. However, Domestic Battery and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) carry a mandatory probation sentence. Under Florida Statute Section 741.281, if a person…
Yesterday, a nursing home worker was shot by her boyfriend in the parking lot of the Southpoint Terrace Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The two met in the parking lot of the Center, an argument ensued, and he shot her several times. Domestic Violence occurs too often in Jacksonville, Florida. Many…
As Jacksonville Florida Domestic Violence Attorney, I have seen cases where restraining orders (injunctions for protection against violence) are needed and cases when the are abused. Not every person that files for an restraining order needs one. Sometimes, people petition for an injunction against for protection against violence as a…