Battery differs from assault in that actual physical contact is made between the alleged offender and the alleged victim. In Florida, strangulation is the most common act of battery that occurs during domestic violence disputes. Domestic violence strangulation is an act of abuse is classified as its own offense in Florida, and it is treated…
In Florida, you could be charged with a domestic violence crime even if the alleged victim does not press charges against you. “Domestic violence” is a wide umbrella term that encompasses several types of offenses when they occur between family or household members. Whether you have allegedly committed assault, battery, sexual assault or sexual battery,…
There is a common misconception that a person facing a criminal charge for domestic violence will not be penalized if the victim elects not to press charges. This general misunderstanding seems to stem from the idea that victims of domestic abuse have some sort of influence on whether the State of Florida prosecutes these kinds…
Being falsely accused of assault, rape, aggravated rape, or sexual assault is a delicate situation. False allegations of rape and assault carry a lasting impact on your reputation, even if you deny them. Rape and assault are among the most serious offenses, and simply being accused can change people’s perceptions about you. These crimes carry…
