Domestic Violence Defense Attorney in Orlando & Central Florida
Orlando Domestic Violence Defense Attorney - Lawyer,
providing experienced Domestic Violence Defense and other Criminal
Defense legal representation in Orlando, Orange County, and the
surrounding Central Florida area.
 Call
407.420.1044 today to schedule a confidential consultation with an
Attorney at The Law Offices of Peter A. Shapiro & Jonathan D. Wilson about your
legal rights, options and goals involving a Domestic Violence Crime.
Domestic violence has been
subjected to intense scrutiny by the Florida legislature. A variety of offenses,
including assault, battery, and false imprisonment may fall under the general
category of domestic violence crimes.
Over the past few years,
law enforcement has developed new policies, the court system has implemented
far-reaching changes, and prosecuting attorneys have taken an active role in
zealously enforcing domestic violence laws.
Under
Florida law, an individual that has been previously
convicted or received a withhold of adjudication for
domestic violence, simple battery, aggravated battery, or
felony battery, any subsequent charge of domestic violence
will be charged as a felony. Florida law provides that
anyone convicted of domestic violence must attend and
successfully complete a Batterers Intervention Program as a
condition of probation or house arrest. The probationary
period, by law, must last a minimum of one year. This
program generally consists of twenty-six consecutive weeks
of counseling, instruction, and supervision at the
Defendants expense.
Any
concealed weapons permit and privileges to carry a concealed
weapon may be subject to immediate suspension is arrested
for a domestic violence crime. If caught carrying a
concealed weapon at a time that your permit is under
suspension, the individual may be charged with a felony
offense that carries penalties of up to five years in state
prison. In the State of Florida, it is a federal crime to
own, use, or possess a firearm after you have been convicted
of domestic violence.
A
conviction for domestic violence may provide a sufficient
legal basis for the issuance of a permanent restraining
order. Such a restraining order will often include a
restriction prohibiting you from returning to the residence
previously shared with the alleged victim. Any subsequent
violation of the restraining order may not only subject you
to contempt of court proceedings, but also prosecution for a
new criminal offense.
As
your legal counsel we will thoroughly review the
evidence against you, witness statements, police
reports, and any other relevant factors, such as the
circumstances of your arrest and the actions of law
enforcement officers. If there are areas to provide
reasonable doubt, our goal is to find it and present it
to the prosecutor, judge and/or jury.
If
you have been arrested and charged with a domestic
violence crime, seek the legal advice and representation
of an experience domestic violence defense attorney. At
The Law Offices of Peter A.
Shapiro & Jonathan D. Wilson, you will work with
an experienced lawyer who is dedicated to protecting the
rights of individuals charged in Orlando, Orange County
and throughout the Central Florida area with a criminal
domestic violence charge or any other additional
criminal charges.
Call
407.420.1044
to discuss your legal rights, options, and potential
domestic violence crime defense strategies. You may also
contact us by
filling out
and submitting our online case evaluation form.
Orlando Domestic Violence Defense Attorney - Lawyer,
providing experienced Domestic Violence Defense and other Criminal
Defense legal representation in Orlando, Orange County, and the
surrounding Central Florida area.
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