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HOW IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFINED IN FLORIDA?

August 12, 2017

Pursuant to the Florida Statutes for 2016, domestic violence is defined as follows: 741.28 Domestic violence; definitions.—As used in ss. 741.28–741.31: (1) “Department” means the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. (2) “Domestic violence” means any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical … More HOW IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFINED IN FLORIDA?

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST AND CONVICTION? 

August 12, 2017

There are legal consequences and there are consequences that affect the personal, professional, and financial aspects of someone’s present circumstances and future. Such consequences include those named above, and the following (although not limited to either list): jail prison mandatory counseling heavy monetary fines and fees mandatory periods of probation and constant monitoring for a certain … More WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST AND CONVICTION?