Monthly Archives: March 2025
The Legal Grounds for Obtaining a Domestic Violence Injunction in Florida
Domestic violence injunctions, often called restraining orders in other states, can have a significant impact on the life of both the petitioner and the respondent. An injunction is a civil court order requiring an individual to stay away from the person seeking protection. It can prevent contact in any form, including phone calls, text… Read More »
FACDL President Jason Blank Highlights Annual Sips & Suit Event
Floridabar.org Mar 05, 2025 The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) recently hosted “Sips & Suits” events across the state, bringing together criminal defense lawyers for some networking while giving back to their communities. These events aimed to replenish Public Defenders’ trial clothes closets by collecting professional attire for their clients in need… Read More »
Can a Victim Choose To Drop Domestic Violence Charges in Florida?
A common question we get in Domestic Violence cases is whether the victim can drop the charges once they have been filed. Many people assume that the victim should have control of the case and can, therefore, drop the charges if they see fit. However, the reality is once the domestic violence charges are… Read More »