Seminole Domestic Battery Lawyer
Domestic violence is a serious problem, and those accused of domestic battery will benefit from hiring their own lawyer. A domestic violence charge can result in a conviction, time in jail, and a restraining order. Call The Reep Law Firm to talk about your case. A Seminole domestic battery lawyer will do everything under the law to protect you and defend your liberty
Criminal Penalties for Domestic Battery
Anyone who batters, assaults, sexually assaults, kidnaps, or stalks a family or household member can be convicted of domestic battery. This is a first-degree misdemeanor criminal offense.
A convicted defendant can face up to a year in jail. If the defendant caused serious bodily harm, then a judge will impose a mandatory 10-day jail sentence for a first offense. If the attack happened in front of a child, then a defendant must serve a mandatory 15 days in jail.
Defendants can face other sanctions. A judge will likely order the defendant to attend a batterer’s intervention program, serve probation, and forfeit the right to possess a gun. Consult an attorney at The Reep Law Firm to discuss what kind of sentence you are facing.
We can also discuss how to defend against these cases. As an example, you might have been merely defending yourself from attack. A person has a right to self-defense, even from attack by a family member. In other situations, the alleged victim could simply be lying to gain advantage in a divorce or other family law dispute.
Domestic Violence Injunctions
Allegations of domestic battery often lead to a restraining order. Florida has made it easier for domestic violence victims to obtain this form of legal protection. They can go to an intake center and request a domestic violence injunction, also called a restraining order. A temporary order will last 15 days and is immediately effective. This order will contain certain prohibitions, such as preventing the defendant from contacting the victim or even possessing a gun. The defendant might also be ordered out of the house.
You should meet with an experienced attorney if you are served with a temporary restraining order. Any violation of this order is a crime. Although a judge can issue a temporary order, you are entitled to a hearing before the judge awards a permanent injunction. We can argue against the injunction and try to get it dismissed.
All Allegations of Domestic Battery Are Serious — Contact Our Seminole Domestic Battery Lawyers Today
No one should ignore a restraining order or an accusation of domestic violence. This is a serious offense which can stay on your criminal history for life. Call our office to speak with a Seminole domestic battery lawyer in a private meeting. We can advise about the best way to get an injunction dismissed or defend yourself from a domestic battery allegation.
We have helped hundreds of Seminole residents with their criminal law needs, and we are familiar with the criminal courts. Hire a lawyer who can defend your reputation as well as your liberty.
