How can someone be charged with domestic violence?
Domestic violence involves an act of abuse on a “family or household member. These are people considered as:
● Spouses
● Former spouses
● People related by blood or marriage
● People who are currently residing together as a family
● People who have resided together in the past as a family
● People who are the parents of a child in common (regardless of whether the parents have been married)
The crime happens when a “family or household member” acts against another “family or household member.” In Miami, it’s also defined as:
● Battery
● Aggravated assault
● Sexual assault
● Aggravated stalking
● Kidnapping
● False imprisonment
● Any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death
The state government still prosecutes people accused of domestic violence-- even if the victim has NO INTENTION of pressing charges.
Many people assume that if a victim doesn’t wish to “press charges” against someone, the case will just disappear. Wrong. The State of Florida aggressively prosecutes those accused of domestic crimes. Often despite the wishes of a victim not to prosecute, they still do it. That’s why you need an expert defense lawyer.
Whether a victim wants to proceed in a case or not,youstill NEED an experienced attorney.
Make sure you get the best results possible in your case. Get legal representation. Your lawyer can help you minimize or avoid the penalties… and the long-term effects of domestic violence charge
Criminal charges relating to domestic violence is punishable by:
● Up to 5 years in prison
● Up to $5,000 fine
● Completion of a 26-week (BIP) Batterer’s Intervention
Program
● 12 months of probation
● More community service hours
Aside from penalties, here’s how domestic violence charges can affect your life:
● It can impact your visitation rights to your child
● It gets difficult to find career opportunities
● You won’t be eligible for gun ownership
● You lose your voting rights– at least until you completed
all terms of your sentencing
● It gets harder to avail of housing options
Work with our domestic violence attorney in Miami.
Miami lawyer Orlando Rodriguez represents people facing criminal charges for domestic
violence. He began his legal career as a public defender in the Domestic Violence Courthouse, where he handled hundreds of cases. These types of allegations related to domestic violence require an understanding of, not only the legal consequences but also of the sensitive nature of the accusations. Our attorney can help you with it.
Are you accused of domestic violence?
If you’re charged with a restraining order against you, Attorney Orlando Rodriguez can help. Civil Injunctions A.K.A. “restraining orders,” are requested by someone who is in fear of imminent danger at the hands of the respondent. Our attorney can help you counteract restraining orders as you move forward in your case.
We keep you in the loop
Stay Away orders prohibit a defendant from contacting victims in the case directly or
indirectly. A Stay Away order lasts for as long as the criminal case exists. But it can also be
modified at the request of the victim to allow only non-violent contact. A Stay Away order lasts for as long as the criminal case exists. But it can also be modified at the request of the victim to allow only non-violent contact.
The state government still prosecutes people accused of domestic violence-- even if the victim has NO INTENTION of pressing charges.
This Order can be modified so that the defendant can have contact with the victim, however, the contact should not be offensive, annoying, or hostile. Miami Attorney Orlando Rodriguez can then help you with that.
Why choose us?
● You get better chances to still speak with your kids
● Minimized consequences for charges
● You get access to our domestic violence attorney’s 15+ years of experience
A seasoned criminal defense attorney to help you
If you’re charged with domestic violence, attorney Orlando Rodriguez will fight to make sure that the Court makes the correct legal finding. If a civil injunction is issued against you, it is imperative that you retain the services of a seasoned attorney. A violation of a civil injunction carries with it potential criminal penalties. If an injunction is issued by the court:
● Judges can force a respondent to attend 26 domestic violence classes over the course of 6 months
● You will surrender your firearms.
● Worst of all, it could really limit your ability to see your children.
Defend your rights! An experienced law attorney will increase your chance of a favorable outcome.
That’s why it’s very important to work with an attorney. And not just any attorney. Miami lawyer Orlando Rodriguez will provide you with the best defense you need.