The peculiar details of some domestic disturbances can generate less-than-serious coverage in the media. However, a domestic incident is always a serious legal matter in Florida, as it can potentially impact the lives of both the accused and the alleged victim in a myriad of ways. If you’re the accused,…
Common Questions When Defending Domestic Violent Cases in Florida What Strategies Are Used To Defend If Someone Is Going To Agree To Some Level Of Guilt? Also, What If Somebody Simply Didn’t Do Anything Wrong? The lawyers of Blake & Dorsten P.A. have over a hundred combined jury trials…
How Often Do Domestic Violence Cases In Florida Involve Alcohol and Drugs? How Often Are Domestic Violence Cases Related To Alcohol And Drugs? Oftentimes when a situation turns physical, it’s because the emotions are running hot and alcohol and potential drugs act as fuel to the fire of those…
Difference Between Assault, Battery, And Domestic Violence Domestic violence can be assault or battery; domestic violence is just an act that is done against a spouse, a former spouse, an adult related by blood or marriage or even somebody who has a child in common. An assault is an intentional,…
What Is Domestic Violence And Battery? Florida Statute 741.28 covers Domestic Violence which can mean any type of battery, assault, sexual offense, stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death. The difference between regular battery and domestic violence is that battery is between a…
Accused Of Domestic Battery Or Domestic Violence In Florida? Useful Info That May Be Helpful For You Blake & Dorsten, P.A. Copyright © 2016 by Blake & Dorsten, P.A. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written…
What Happens When A Person Is Charged With Domestic Violence In Florida? What Should Someone Expect Once They Have Been Charged With A Domestic Violence Charge? If you’ve been charged with domestic violence, it’s important to call an experienced criminal defense firm that can handle your case. The reason for…
As Saint Petersburg, Florida domestic violence attorneys, we often get asked many of these questions below. We have taken some of our most frequently asked questions and over the next few weeks will be answering these. Table of Contents What Is Domestic Violence And Battery? Blake & Dorsten P.A. Explain.…
By now this has been the lead story on almost every news cast. We have included a video from CNN that does not show the battery. A copy of that video can be found here. While it is not bloody, it can be disturbing for certain viewers… As has been…
In the breaking news department from Tampa Bay Times online, a former city council candidate for the city of Seminole was arrested on a domestic violence related charge. 62-year-old Thomas Christy was arrested by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in his Pinellas home Wednesday and charged with one count of…