Tag Archives: West Palm Beach Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
Domestic Violence and Stand Your Ground: A New Look at a Controversial Law
“Stand your ground” is in the news again as the courts have enacted changes to the controversial law that shifts the burden of proof from the defense to the prosecution. In other words, if the defense asserts that their client was “standing their ground”, the prosecution must prove that this is merely a pretense…. Read More »
Florida Domestic Strangulation, Custodial Interference, and Domestic Violence
A man and woman wanted for custodial interference were finally apprehended recently by authorities with aide from the Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force. The couple is being charged with first degree and second degree custodial interference, charges stemming from an October violation when they had illegally taken their seven-year-old daughter from the possession of… Read More »
Protective Orders: More Than One Type, Same Result For Violation
The basics of a protective order are relatively simple: do not be around a certain person, in a certain place, or do certain things to harass said person. However, some people are unaware of the various types of protective orders that exist in the state of Florida. It is critical for people to understand… Read More »
