Statistics on Domestic Violence in Florida
Domestic violence is present all over the world, and the state of Florida is no stranger to this reality. In fact, statistics show that it is a frequent problem in this part of the country. Domestic Violence Statistics in Florida According to the World Population Review (2023), in the United States, about 10 million people […]
False Domestic Violence Charge Awareness Month 2022
It’s that time of year again when we acknowledge False Domestic Violence Charge Awareness Month. This is probably the least popular thing I write about. This year, let’s add some perspective not normally shared before people come out of the woodwork filled with hate due to lack of knowledge: I suffered in-home domestic violence along […]
Is It Advisable To Seek Pre-Trial Counseling In A Domestic Violence Case?
Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. We find a lot of different types of cases where people want to immediately take corrective action in order to lessen […]
Does There Have To Be Substantial Injury In Order For Domestic Violence Charges To Be Made?
Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. Not at all. There is no injury requirement, in part because of the very nature of the definition of misdemeanor assault […]
How Is Domestic Violence Defined In Florida?
Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. Florida has an entire section of statutes relating to criminal offenses and many of these criminal offenses predate statutory law and […]
How Is A Domestic Violence Charge Determined To Be A Misdemeanor Or A Felony?
Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. Domestic violence cases, whether a felony or a misdemeanor, carry serious penalties than a non-domestic assault, aggravated assault, battery, or aggravated […]
How Can I Get False Charges Dropped In A Domestic Violence Case?
Every year, someone is going to ask me how to get charges dropped in a domestic violence case, because they are false. As I talk to any client, I hear this multiple times during the course of the year. They are going to be asking question in such a way as if they want to […]
What To Do After The Police Are Called For An Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Case
The argument or spat you and your significant other got out of hand. Or, you and your relative that lives with you got into a heated argument. The other person called the police and now the police are at your door, demanding to come inside to speak with you and the other person. You may […]
Things You Might Not Know About Florida Domestic Violence Cases
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a month devoted to raising awareness about the existence and pervasiveness of domestic abuse and domestic violence in Okaloosa County and throughout the country. Domestic violence, as well its signs and the methods by which it is or should be punished, are often misunderstood. These misconceptions and misunderstandings are […]
What Happens When A Domestic Violence Victim Does Not Appear?
Every day in traffic courtrooms across the country, a significant number of motorists choose to miss work and other obligations to appear in court and contest a traffic citation they received. These motorists are usually not savvy attorneys – in fact, many of them are not even represented by an attorney. Instead, they appear hoping […]
