Over the years, I have come to hear a lot of the same reasons for reconnecting with the person that accused you of domestic violence in the first place. “Everything was a big misunderstanding.” “The incident was blown out of proportion.” “I still love them and don’t want anything to happen to them.” “I forgive...
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Maybe an argument got a little out of control. Or maybe your partner just decided she’d had enough of the yelling. For whatever reason, you now find yourself facing domestic violence charges, and you feel you are being wrongly accused. Even if you did not mean to harm your partner, as a victim, she has...
What Is Aggravated Assault Under Florida Law? The crime of aggravated assault is the most extreme degree of assault, and therefore constitutes a very serious charge. Aggravated assault is a third-degree felony and is defined by Florida Statute 784.021 as an assault where a person uses a deadly weapon without intent to kill or with an intent...
Sexting isthe act of sending explicit photos, videos or messages. Generally, this is not a crime. However, there are some circumstances when it could be unlawful. Here are a few examples. When sexting involves a minor: Sending or receiving sexually explicit photos or videos of a minor may warrant child pornography charges that have extremely...
Did you get a piece of mail you would rather not have received? Did an Assistant United States Attorney send you a letter informing you of some impending doom on the horizon? If you received a target letter from federal law enforcement, it’s quite possible that you are feeling scared and anxious right now. Don’t...
The 10-Day Rule: Why Time Is Critical After a DUI Arrest The clock is ticking. You must act quickly following a DUI arrest. If you had a breath/blood alcohol reading of .08 of above your license will be suspended immediately. If you refused to take a breath, blood or urine test, your license will be suspended immediately. Once you have...