Domestic Violence
Florida Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
Florida law defines domestic violence as any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member.
Domestic violence can include:
- Domestic assault
- Aggravated assault
- Battery
- Aggravated battery
- Sexual assault
- Sexual battery
- Stalking
- Aggravated stalking
- Kidnapping
- False imprisonment
If you have been arrested for any type of domestic violence or served with an injunction or restraining order, it is important to speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. We will fight the request for a restraining order in civil court and aggressively defend you against criminal charges. Contact the Klotz Law Firm today to arrange a free initial consultation.
Our attorney, J. Christopher Klotz, understands that domestic violence charges can have both immediate and long-term consequences. In addition to mandatory incarceration, probation and participation in a batterer's prevention program, those convicted of domestic violence may have their parental rights terminated. They will not be treated equally in child custody and visitation proceedings.
In addition, anyone named in a domestic violence restraining order or injunction will lose their right to carry a gun, even for self protection.
Domestic violence is a serious problem. However, false allegations of spousal abuse or domestic violence are common. A spouse may make a false claim in order to get his or her spouse out of the house, to gain advantage in a divorce or custody battle or simply out of spite.
Don't risk losing your home, your family and your future. Contact attorney J. Christopher Klotz for aggressive defense of domestic violence charges.
From our office in Pensacola, Florida, the Klotz Law Firm represents clients charged with domestic violence throughout the state. We also pursue select cases in all counties and jurisdictions in Mississippi.
