Fort Lauderdale Domestic Violence Attorney
Charged with Domestic Violence in Ft. Lauderdale?
Domestic Violence charges are easily brought against individuals in Florida. Any evidence can be used to arrest someone for this charge, even if the evidence is not credible. This means that you can be arrested for domestic violence simply based on another person telling law enforcement that you have committed the crime. This creates some very serious problems for those who are charged with the crime, as the accuser may merely be a disgruntled ex-partner being vindictive, or trying to restrict you from seeing your children or entering the family home. These cases are hugely distressing for the individual charged as you will have to deal with the case no matter how it came about. It is crucial that you contact a Fort Lauderdale domestic violence attorney if you have been arrested and charged with domestic violence or spousal abuse.
Domestic Violence Defense in Broward County and Ft. Lauderdale
It is critical that you have a skilled criminal defense lawyer to fight for you in this very serious charge. The charge may be either a felony or a misdemeanor, based on the details of the accusations against you. At Hager & Schwartz, P.A., the legal team is very experienced with such cases, and has a 95% success rate for case dismissal on such charges. Being falsely accused of domestic violence is a frightening and serious situation.
At Hager & Schwartz, the legal team is a very experienced group of criminal defense lawyers and knows how to deal with accusations of domestic violence. When the charges are unwarranted, it still must be defended vigorously. Having a domestic violence conviction on your criminal record can create serious problems for you in the future. The penalties can include time spent in jail (up to 1 year in jail) even for a misdemeanor charge. If there are any indicators of physical harm, such as bruising, or fractured bones, the case will be a felony domestic violence charge. Felony convictions are a very serious matter. Your prior criminal record will also affect the possible penalties you may face. It is crucial that you have experienced legal representation from Hager & Schwartz in any domestic violence charge. Protect yourself!
Contact a Fort Lauderdale domestic violence attorney from Hager & Schwartz, P.A. if you have been charged with domestic violence. Serving Broward County and Ft. Lauderdale.