WHY DOES D. CARR LAW SPECIALIZE IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFENSE?

Think of it like this: most doctors are trained in general practice areas, and they become good at doing a little bit of everything general.  But you wouldn’t go to a general practice doctor to receive the best care for a unique medical problem requiring surgery with severe consequences if done improperly or not completed … More WHY DOES D. CARR LAW SPECIALIZE IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFENSE?

HOW IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFINED IN FLORIDA?

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? 

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? 

WHAT DEFENSES ARE AVAILABLE TO ME TO FIGHT THE CHARGES?

While it depends on the circumstances and every case has different facts, here are some examples of defenses: accidental injuries: no harm was ever intended self-defense: you were not the one to initiate or instigate a physical confrontation and you were attacked or threatened first self-inflicted injuries: the alleged victim harmed himself/herself and is falsely blaming … More WHAT DEFENSES ARE AVAILABLE TO ME TO FIGHT THE CHARGES?