A domestic violence charge is a serious allegation that can damage a person’s life and future.
Domestic violence accusations leave many people feeling frustrated, afraid, and confused. They don’t understand the actual charges, how to protect their rights, and whom they can turn to for help.
Finding the help of a dedicated and assertive domestic violence lawyer in Miami Beach will make navigating the stressful aftermath of a painful domestic violence allegation more straightforward to manage. A trusted lawyer will protect your rights and attain justice for your case.
Contact Stroleny Law today at (305) 615-1285 if authorities charge you or your loved one with domestic violence in Miami Beach. Let us provide you with the care and justice you deserve.
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Why Choose Stroleny Law’s Miami Beach Domestic Violence Attorneys
At Stroleny Law, we have experience defending our Miami Beach community as they navigate upsetting domestic violence charges.
Founded by Julian Stroleny, Stroleny Law Firm is dedicated to helping its local Florida community defend itself against worrisome criminal charges.
Our firm has over ten years of experience helping people build strong defenses and protecting their rights when faced with serious and overwhelming allegations.
We believe in starting all client relationships with a free case evaluation. This gives our team a better opportunity to learn more about you and your unique situation while helping you gain a greater understanding of our firm and your legal situation.
Our dedicated team will listen to you closely so that we can thoroughly understand your challenging and complicated legal situation.
When we take on your case, we will investigate all aspects of the allegations made against you and gather all available evidence to build a strong defense. We will strongly advocate on your behalf while we strive to protect your rights and bring justice to your case.
Contact our reliable team today if you or your loved one has been charged with domestic violence in Miami Beach. Let us help you build the strong defense you deserve.
Proven Results for Our Clients
At Stroleny Law, we believe that all parties should be presumed good. When doubt arises in legal cases, we believe the resolution should favor the accused party.
Our firm has a proven record of receiving case dismissals for our clients, including domestic violence charges.
Our clients frequently leave favorable testimonials, sharing their gratitude for our firm’s help in defending their cases.
One recent client shared their appreciation for how knowledgeable our criminal defense law firm was.
Another client praised our effective negotiation style and excellent communication skills, noting how fearless we are in representing our clients’ cases.
After weeks of interviewing other criminal defense attorneys in our area, one client was relieved in our first meeting to learn how attentive, patient, professional, and caring our firm was. She thanked us for how accessible our team was when she had questions and how well we kept her informed throughout her case. We successfully convinced the court to dismiss her case, avoiding jail time for her.
If you or your loved one faces domestic violence charges, contact our team today at Stroleny Law for your free case evaluation.
What Is Domestic Violence?
Getting charged with the consequential allegation of domestic violence leaves most people worried for the well-being of their future. Many don’t understand the charges.
Florida defines domestic violence as any act of assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense that results in a physical injury or fatality of a person’s family or household member.
This includes violence against a person’s spouse, former spouses, blood relatives, relatives by marriage, people residing in the same residence as a family, or people who share a common child.
Contact our dedicated team at Stroleny Law today if you or your loved one face domestic violence charges in Miami Beach.
FAQs About Domestic Violence in Miami Beach
What Do I Do After Domestic Violence Charges?
Domestic violence in Miami Beach is a serious allegation that requires careful navigation.
Take the proper steps after authorities charge you with domestic violence to protect your rights and build a strong defense for your case.
Do Not Admit Fault
Do not admit any fault or responsibility for any of the allegations of domestic violence charged against you, including to the accuser, law enforcement, or any other parties.
Admitting fault to instances of domestic violence can have serious legal implications and may jeopardize your defense.
End All Communication With the Accuser
Many people often think they can remedy their domestic dispute on their own by reaching out to their accuser. However, people often make their situation worse by continuing to contact a person who has accused them of domestic violence.
End all communications with your accuser as soon as you face allegations of domestic violence.
Maintain Documentation
Maintain a detailed record of all that you recall from the events leading up to your domestic violence charge, including:
- Any communications or interactions you have had with the accuser
- Any communications with witnesses
- Any communications with law enforcement
- Any photographs or videos from any of the alleged events, if available
Work With an Attorney
Start working with an attorney as soon as possible after authorities charge you with domestic violence in Miami Beach.
Some people think they can defend themselves against serious allegations of domestic violence without a lawyer. They often feel overwhelmed and confused while putting themselves at a severe legal disadvantage.
Having a strong and diligent domestic violence defense lawyer on your side will protect your rights, build a strong defense for your case, and increase your chances of the court dismissing your case.
Your legal team will work thoroughly to gather strong evidence to build a powerful defense for your case, including gathering witness statements, police reports, transcripts or copies of any 911 calls made, any available medical records from the alleged incidents, any photographs or video evidence of the alleged harm, and the documentation you gather.
A dedicated and reliable attorney will determine whether the alleged incidents were intentional acts of harm or accidental inflictions of injury. Your legal team will investigate whether the accuser exaggerated their allegations or misrepresented the facts.
Your team of attorneys will fight passionately on your behalf to protect your rights and attain the justice you deserve for your case.
Contact our dedicated team at Stroleny Law today to schedule your free case evaluation if authorities charge you or your loved one with domestic violence in Miami Beach.
What Are the Domestic Violence Laws in Florida?
Domestic violence charges are serious allegations that can result in damaging penalties if a person does not have an adequate defense for their case.
The federal definition of domestic violence in the United States classifies the charge as a misdemeanor crime when there is an element of the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon.
Interstate domestic violence can apply if a person commits an act of domestic violence while traveling in interstate or foreign commerce, moves into or out of Native American land, or their alleged acts take place in the territorial and maritime jurisdiction of the United States.
A person can face interstate domestic violence charges if they commit an act of domestic violence while forcing or coercing a spouse, intimate partner, or dating partner to travel across state lines, internationally, or into or out of Native American land.
While Florida has minimum terms of imprisonment for domestic violence that are as low as ten days, penalties for being found guilty of domestic violence vary depending upon the severity of the charges.
- Life sentence – A person can be subject to a term of up to life imprisonment if the domestic violence results in death.
- Up to 20 years – If domestic violence causes a person to suffer from permanent disfigurement or a life-threatening bodily injury, a person can be penalized with up to 20 years imprisonment.
- Up to ten years – A person can face up to ten years of imprisonment if serious bodily injury resulted from domestic violence or if a dangerous weapon was used.
- Up to five years – Any other cases can be subject to a fine, imprisonment up to five years, or both.
- Minimum one year – Crimes of stalking in violation of an injunction are punishable by a minimum sentence of one year.
If authorities accuse you or your loved one of domestic violence in Miami Beach, contact Stroleny Law today for a case evaluation. Let us provide you with the justice you deserve.
What Is a Protective Injunction?
In Florida, a person can request the court to issue a protective injunction against another person if they present evidence of physical violence or reasons to fear physical violence.
A court-issued protective injunction, also commonly referred to as a restraining order, requires a person to stay a specified distance away from the petitioner’s place of residence, place of business, vehicle, and any other applicable locations the court deems necessary.
Florida allows five types of protective injunctions in relation to domestic violence.
Domestic Violence
Florida defines domestic violence as any act of assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense that results in a physical injury or fatality of a person’s family or household member.
A domestic violence protective injunction is considered when two people are family, live within the same household, or they share a child.
Repeat Violence
Repeat violence is any two incidents of violence or stalking, with at least one instance within the last six months.
Dating Violence
Dating violence is defined as violence between two people who are in or were in a continuing and significant relationship of an intimate or romantic nature.
For a protective injunction, the relationship must have occurred within the past six months, involved affection or sexual engagement between the two people, and been continuous.
A dating violence protection injunction does not pertain to casual acquaintances.
Sexual Violence
Florida defines sexual violence as any form of sexual battery, lewd or lascivious conduct committed against a person under the age of 16 or in the minor’s presence, enticing a minor, sexual performance by a child, or any other type of forcible felony involved the attempt or commitment of a sexual act.
Stalking
The state of Florida defines stalking as willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly following, harassing, or cyberstalking another person.
Harassment includes any conduct directed at a person that causes considerable emotional distress without a legitimate purpose.
Cyberstalking includes any communications, either directly or indirectly, through words, images, languages, electronic mail, or other forms of electronic communication that cause considerable emotional distress with no legitimate purpose behind the actions.
A person who accesses, or tries to access, another person’s online accounts or internet-connected devices without that person’s permission and causes considerable emotional distress with no legitimate purpose behind the actions has also committed cyberstalking.
For a protective injunction, the accuser must present evidence of at least two instances of stalking or cyberstalking.
If you or your loved one received a protective injunction related to domestic violence, contact Stroleny Law today for a case evaluation. Let us help you protect your rights and attain justice for your case.
Work With a Trusted Domestic Violence Lawyer in Miami Beach
Facing a domestic violence charge leaves most people feeling overwhelmed and frightened.
A trusted criminal defense attorney in Miami Beach can protect your rights and build a strong defense for your case.
If authorities charge you or your loved one with domestic violence in Miami Beach, contact Stroleny Law today at (305) 615-1285 for a case evaluation. Let us provide you with the defense you deserve for your case.
Our office is conveniently located in Downtown Miami on East Flagler Street, directly across from the Miami-Dade County Courthouse and just a block away from the History Miami Museum.
