Fort Myers Assault & Battery Lawyer
The criminal charge for domestic violence is called “battery” in Florida. It is an offense that carries severe penalties which can include jail time, fines, a restraining or no-contact order, and mandatory anger management counseling. A battery conviction will also give you a permanent criminal record that can affect you the rest of your life.
If you have been charged with domestic violence or battery, we offer a free initial consultation in order to offer you an honest, straightforward assessment of your case and your options. I have been a criminal defense lawyer in Southwest Florida for 15 years and we have extensive experience in criminal and family courts in Collier and Lee counties.
Domestic assault and battery is a unique charge in that the key evidence in the state's case is the testimony of a spouse, a relative, or a significant other. It is also possible that you will face consequences before you are found guilty in a criminal court. You may be facing a petition for injunction against domestic violence. As a result, you could be barred from owning firearms or even entering your own home, all without the benefit of a trial.
We won't know if the state can prove the domestic violence/battery charges until we take a look at all of the state's evidence against you, including the 911 call. Many people are falsely accused of battery by a spouse to gain the upper hand in a divorce proceeding or child custody dispute. If you have been falsely accused of domestic violence, we can force the state to prove its case in a trial. However, if we form the opinion that the state can prove its case, we can try to help you avoid a criminal record for domestic battery.
Free attorney consultation: If you are facing domestic violence charges, contact us, Collier County criminal defense lawyer David T. Agoston. Se habla español.
