Domestic Violence

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Domestic violence is a serious crime in Florida. If you are convicted, you could face jail time, fines, and other penalties. You may also be ordered to stay away from your home and your family. If you are facing domestic violence charges, it is important to take them seriously and to seek legal representation as soon as possible.

At McCormick Law, we understand the stakes involved in domestic violence cases. We know that your future is on the line, and we are prepared to fight for you. Our Jacksonville domestic violence lawyer has over a decade of legal experience and is committed to providing you with the aggressive, effective defense you deserve.

Call our firm today at (904) 353-0436 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our domestic violence attorney in Jacksonville and throughout Nassau, St. Johns, Clay & Baker Counties.

What Is Domestic Violence?

Under Florida law, domestic violence is defined as any assault, battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member.

The law defines family or household members as:

Spouses
Former spouses
Persons related by blood or marriage
Persons who are presently residing together as if a family or who have resided together in the past as if a family
Persons who are parents of a child in common regardless of whether they have been married

It is important to note that you can be charged with domestic violence even if you did not physically harm the alleged victim. For example, if you are accused of threatening to harm your spouse, you could be charged with domestic violence. Additionally, you can be charged with domestic violence even if you did not have any physical contact with the alleged victim. For example, if you are accused of stalking your ex-girlfriend, you could be charged with domestic violence.

What Are the Consequences of a Domestic Violence Conviction?

Domestic violence is a serious crime. If you are convicted, you could face severe penalties, including jail time, fines, and more. The specific penalties you face will depend on the circumstances of the case, including the severity of the alleged victim’s injuries and whether you have any prior domestic violence convictions.

Domestic violence is typically charged as a misdemeanor in Florida. However, it can be charged as a felony if:

You have a prior domestic violence conviction
You have a prior conviction for any other violent crime
You caused serious bodily injury to the alleged victim

If you are convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor, you could face up to one year in jail, up to one year of probation, and/or a fine of up to $1,000. If you are convicted of a domestic violence felony, you could face up to five years in prison, up to five years of probation, and/or a fine of up to $5,000.

In addition to these penalties, you may also be ordered to complete a 26-week batterer’s intervention program, which is a type of counseling. You may also be ordered to pay restitution to the alleged victim to cover the cost of any medical treatment they received as a result of the alleged domestic violence.

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What Is the Difference Between Domestic Violence & Simple Assault?

Domestic violence and simple assault are similar crimes, but they are not the same. Simple assault is a crime that involves intentionally threatening to harm another person. Domestic violence is a crime that involves intentionally causing physical harm to a family or household member. In other words, simple assault is a crime that involves threatening to commit domestic violence.

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