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Understanding Florida’s Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Diversion Program

When someone is facing a South Florida misdemeanor domestic violence charge, it’s worth exploring whether they qualify for a diversion program that would allow them to avoid a conviction. As our Broward domestic violence defense lawyers can explain, not every defendant is going to qualify and it may not be…

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What to Know About Posting Bond in Florida Domestic Violence Cases

If you’re arrested for domestic violence in Florida, it’s important to understand the pretrial process for such offenses is different than it is for other alleged crimes. One of the biggest differences is that defendants arrested for Florida domestic violence will not be able to post bail immediately after being…

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How Can I Have My Fort Lauderdale, Florida Criminal Record Sealed or Expunged?

A criminal record can follow you for a lifetime, impacting your ability to land a job, continue your education, or sign a lease. This is true even if your case never resulted in a conviction. One way to rectify this (if you qualify) is to petition the court to have…

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Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains the Three Levels of Police Encounters

When Florida law enforcement officers interact with the public in the course of their duties, there are three levels of interaction that will dictate how any search or seizure in the course of that interaction will be judged from a legal perspective. These three levels of interaction are: Consensual encounters.…

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Arrested for Fort Lauderdale Domestic Violence While on Probation?

If you are arrested on a Fort Lauderdale domestic violence charge while on probation, it may result in harsher penalties – and the need for a strong defense strategy. Probation is a form of alternative punishment that allows individuals convicted of an offense to fulfill the terms of a sentence…

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Florida Court Weighs Domestic Violence Battery by Strangulation Case

In Florida, domestic violence battery by strangulation is codified in F.S. 784.041. It’s a very serious felony charge, with those convicted facing years in prison, thousands in fines, and extensive probationary requirements. Recently, Florida’s 4th District Court of Appeal considered a case of domestic violence battery by strangulation. The defendant…

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Arrested on Vacation in Fort Lauderdale? We Can Help.

Fort Lauderdale is a prime destination for tourists from across the country and around the world. It’s estimated more than 120 million people flock to Florida each year – many making their way to the Southeast coast. Unfortunately, if you’re arrested on vacation in Fort Lauderdale (most often for DUI,…

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Can State Press Charges for Fort Lauderdale Domestic Violence When Victim Refuses?

In any Florida criminal case, the testimony of the alleged victim (if available) plays an important role in prosecution. That said, an alleged victim’s refusal to cooperate with police or prosecutors won’t necessarily spell an end for the case – particularly when we’re talking about matters of domestic violence. In…

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Broward Defense Lawyer Helps Tackle False Allegations in Florida Temporary Injunction Cases

As a Broward defense lawyer with a heavy focus on domestic violence cases, pushing back against Florida temporary injunctions is a regular part of our wheelhouse. It often comes as a surprise to clients that in the Sunshine state, temporary injunctions for protection (also commonly known as “restraining orders”) can…

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Types of Evidence Used in Broward Domestic Violence Cases

If you are arrested in a Broward domestic violence case, you may be wondering what evidence the state might use against you. As experienced Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys, we know at the outset exactly the sorts of things prosecutors are going to be deep diving for to make their…

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