Past posts on this blog touched upon the fact that you may use force (even deadly force) in defending yourself (and others) in certain situations. Most might assume that any scenario where you feel threatened justifies you acting in self-defense. Such is the...
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Violent Crimes
Taking a look at false allegations of assault
Whether you break up with a romantic partner and they want to get revenge by falsely accusing you of assault or you are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, there are various reasons false assault allegations surface. Sadly, these accusations are devastating...
What part do emotional and verbal abuse play in domestic violence?
Recently, your significant other accused you of domestic violence, which led to criminal charges. You did not raise a hand against your partner, but what do you know about verbal and emotional abuse? With help from the Office on Women's Health, you can understand the...
Vehicular homicide charges for the death of an unborn fetus
Because most cars weigh about 4,000 pounds and can move at high rates of speed, vehicles pose some danger to drivers, passengers, pedestrians and others. If a person drives a motor vehicle recklessly and causes someone’s death, he or she may face charges for vehicular...
Florida man faces assault charges after census worker encounter
The 2020 census is a big time for strange social encounters. Volunteers cold-calling and knocking on doors for household information can feel invasive to some. ABC News reports on a man who drew his gun against a person he believed was a trespasser. Property defense...
The basics of second-degree murder
There are several different types of murder charges. Defendants may wonder what a second-degree murder charge means and how it might affect their lives. Florida court systems usually categorize murders based on a person's intent. According to FindLaw, second-degree...
Justifications for assault: Are there any?
A criminal conviction for assault can have detrimental and long-lasting consequences on your career and reputation. Fortunately, a charge is not a conviction, and you have a legal right to defend yourself in a court of law. Ideally, you should retain the help of an...
Domestic assault charges and your career
Domestic assault charges can turn one's life upside down in so many ways, and our law firm has seen firsthand how disruptive these allegations can be. People may be unable to maintain a healthy relationship with their kids as a result of a domestic violence case, and...
When assault allegations arise unexpectedly
Some people are not surprised when they are charged with assault, whether they initiated a fight with another person and the entire incident was caught on camera or they were confronted by a law enforcement official during an altercation. However, others may be...
Nightclub shooting death leads to arrest of second man
Whenever a person is arrested for committing a crime in Orlando, they have the right to be assumed innocent until proven guilty. Every person is guaranteed due process by the constitution and throughout an investigation, it may be uncovered that there was more to the...