State laws are in place to protect those most vulnerable to harm and abuse. A restraining order, a.k.a. an injunction, in Florida is a legal tool that individuals can utilize for protection against another individual. The laws governing restraining orders in Florida are detailed and complex. It is, therefore, extremely important to understand how a […]
A battery charge in Florida usually means the State is accusing someone of intentionally touching, striking, or causing bodily harm to another person against that person’s will. While many people think battery has to involve a serious injury, Florida law is broader than that. A push, slap, grab, punch, or other unwanted physical contact can […]
Many people use the terms assault and battery as if they mean the same thing. Under Florida law, they do not. That distinction matters because the charge, evidence, penalties, and defense strategy can all change depending on whether the accusation involved a threat, physical contact, or both. In simple terms, assault is the threat of […]
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