Domestic Violence
Central Florida, Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys including Stalking, Injunctions, Restraining Orders, Assault, and Battery
Like many other states, Florida has a mandatory arrest policy for domestic violence cases. If you or your spouse calls 911 during a domestic dispute, someone is going to jail. In a typical domestic violence case, the parties involved change their minds and try to undo the charges. However, by then it may be too late. Once formal criminal charges are filed, it is much harder to obtain a dismissal, even if your spouse wants to drop charges. In fact, once charges have been brought, it is no longer at the discretion of your spouse whether or not to drop charges, that decision belongs solely to the prosecutor.
As former prosecutors, we understand the mindset of the prosecutor assigned to your case. Even with an uncooperative victim, the prosecutor may choose to continue to move forward with the case for the following reasons:
· Independent observations by law enforcement or witnesses. For example, witnessing the incident itself or witnessing bruising or injury on the victim's body
· 911 Call: The Prosecutor has access to 911 calls and will subpoena the tape and dispatcher in order to play the 911 tape to the jury
· Admissions or incriminating statements by you the accused
· DNA evidence
If you are under investigation or have been arrested by law enforcement for domestic violence, you have the following questions:
What is a no-contact order and how do I get it removed?
If Convicted what type of consequences do I face?
What strategies do you have for a successful outcome?
After my case is resolved, what concerns should I have?
What is a no-contact order and how do I get it removed?
If Convicted what type of consequences do I face?
What strategies do you have for a successful outcome?
After my case is resolved, what concerns should I have?
At the law firm of Jaeger & Blankner, we are ALL Former Prosecutors with more than 90 years of combined experience. Both Joerg F. Jaeger and F. Wesley "Buck" Blankner are Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialists. Our years of experience have earned us a listing in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent lawyers, as well as an AV® Peer Review Rating.
We exclusively handle criminal cases only and have handled thousands of Domestic Violence cases just like yours. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss what can be done in you or your loved one's case. In addition, we offer flexible payment plans and will work with you and your financial abilities. To better understand the philosophy of the firm and learn how we will aggressively fight for you and your case visit our Firm Overview page. Let us put our experience to work for you. Contact the firm of Jaeger & Blankner now. Se habla Español.
