Getting arrested for domestic violence in Florida is serious. If it is determined that probable cause is present, alleged perpetrators of domestic-violence-related crimes are subject to arrest without discretion by the investigating law enforcement agency.
Because the threshold for guilty beyond a reasonable doubt is higher than probable cause, circumstances or accusations against you may very well result in a criminal arrest even if you are not ultimately found guilty of the accusations against you.
Now that you are facing these charges, you may feel concerned about your future and what types of penalties you are facing. You are going to need a Florida domestic violence lawyer to help you. O’Halloran & Foley explain what to do now that you were arrested for this type of violence in Florida.
Avoid Contact with Your Accuser
The first thing you should do is avoid contact with your accuser. It may be hard if you have children with this person or if you are still in a relationship and you love them, but it is not wise to continue having conversations with the accuser when you are facing domestic violence charges. Most times, the Court will order no contact, and doing so may result in additional charges.
You can provide your Florida domestic violence lawyer with copies of any evidence that proves you had absolutely nothing to do with the accusations that have been made against you.
Hire a Florida Domestic Violence Defense Attorney Right Away
Make sure you hire a Charlotte County defense attorney as soon as possible. You need an attorney who is willing to handle your case and help you tell your version of events. You know that you are not guilty of what you are accused of doing. When you hire an attorney, you can explain the situation to the legal expert.
If you have someone in your corner to hear details of the events from your perspective, you have a better chance of overcoming this situation while proving that you are not guilty of the charges you are accused of, which may include both assault and battery charges.
Avoid Providing Any Statements without a Domestic Violence Attorney
Never provide statements to the police without having your attorney present. Unfortunately, there are times when the words can be used against you. If you say the wrong thing, your words may end up twisted to the point that it looks like you are guilty when you are not. You can decline to say anything until your attorney is in the room with you. The attorney will make sure that you only provide important information and do not end up saying anything that could make your situation worse.
Arrested for Domestic Violence in Florida? O’Halloran & Foley Can Help
If you were arrested for domestic violence and you know that you were not being violent at all, you need to hire a Charlotte County defense attorney to help. If a law enforcement officer reads you your rights, remember, exercise your constitutional rights and stay silent.
Let a qualified Florida domestic violence attorney speak on your behalf. O’Halloran & Foley can help. Contact us at your earliest convenience by calling our office at 941-639-6009. We are available both day and night to take calls and help our clients.
