Lawyer Defending You Against Domestic Violence Charges in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Anytime the police are called to the scene of a domestic dispute, someone is going to jail. Sometimes the signs of abuse are clear, but often the police rely solely on the word of the complaining witness to decide who to arrest.
Instead of doing an actual investigation to determine what happened, they merely respond to the complaint, and arrest one or both parties involved. Further, accusations of domestic violence are often leveled against a spouse in order to gain leverage in divorce proceedings.
As a criminal defense lawyer, I've successfully defended hundreds of people charged with domestic violence over the years. I use my experience and knowledge of the law to diligently defend clients accused of domestic violence.
Defending domestic violence charges.
Domestic violence is a form of battery involving intentional, unwanted physical contact, and it can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor based on factors like the seriousness of the injury, the wishes of the alleged victim, and the prior record of the accused.
It is very important that you quickly retain an experienced and aggressive attorney to defend you for two reasons:
- If you are under a “no contact” order, we may be able to get it changed before your first court date.
- If you hire me early enough, I can attempt to have a reduced charge filed, or no charge filed at all. Either way, the quicker an attorney can be brought in to help you, the better.
I have successfully defended hundreds of these cases. Depending on the facts, I can negotiate with the prosecutor to get your charges dismissed or reduced. If a trial is in your best interests, I will aggressively defend you in court. I will do everything I can to keep you out of jail and keep a conviction off your record.
Importantly, I will keep you informed on the progress of your case and describe your options clearly so you can make informed decisions at every step.
If you are in the military:
If you are convicted of domestic violence, you will not be able to possess a weapon, making you ineligible to remain in the military. You must receive effective legal defense representation to avoid this penalty.
If the alleged victim wants to drop the charges.
In Florida, it doesn't matter. The state has the sole discretion on whether to prosecute whether the victim agrees or not.
But fortunately, an arrest is not a conviction. In most cases, the victim must testify before someone can be convicted. But if he or she wants to cooperate, we will work closely with both you and with the alleged victim. If they do, I know how to present that information in the most effective manner.
Call me for results.
Contact Flaherty Defense Firm today. I will give you a candid assessment of your case and your options, and tell you how I can provide you with an aggressive defense to the criminal charges you are facing.
