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The state of Florida actually has a unique provision in its laws that doesn’t exist in other states: A judge can, under certain circumstances, withhold adjudication. If this option has been offered to you, you should understand what it means and what collateral effects it may have elsewhere in your life before you agree. What…

Domestic violence is a broad term that’s heard often, but not everyone knows what it means under the law — nor do they realize the consequences that can be attached to a conviction for domestic violence. Here’s a few things you should know. 1. What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is any act of aggression…

It does not take much for a person in Florida to be brought up on domestic violence charges. The definition of what constitutes the crime is quite broad. Allegations of assault or battery sit at the high end of the crime charge spectrum. At the low end, the law says the mere threat of physical…