Tag Archives: Order for Protection
Can a Domestic Violence Victim Drop Charges in Florida?
Unfortunately, it is a quite common scenario: an individual will seriously injure his or her spouse in a domestic dispute and the victim, a family member, or a well-meaning neighbor will contact the police. The police will arrest the offender and charge them with domestic violence. While the victim should be happy that their… Read More »
Florida Media Questions Legal System’s Ability to Vindicate Domestic Violence Victims
Legal process and legislation surrounding the protection of domestic violence victims and the prosecution of perpetrators’ crimes have been a hot-button issue for some time. National attention to the issue has increased over the last several years as victims, advocates, and members of the criminal justice and legal community have stepped forward to argue… Read More »
