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State attorneys and the State of Florida do not take domestic violence charges lightly. An officer called to the scene of a domestic disturbance almost always will arrest the person accused of spousal abuse, despite efforts made by the victim to prevent it or drop the domestic violence charges.

Types of Penalties

If convicted on domestic violence charges in Florida, a person may face incarceration, formal probation, 12 months of battery treatment classes, fines, restitution and a permanent criminal record for domestic or spousal abuse. If a person is not a United States citizen, a conviction or plea of not guilty or no contest will make him or her subject to deportation.

If you have been arrested for spousal battery or domestic abuse, you need an experienced South Florida domestic violence lawyer to represent you. Whether you wish to enter into a plea or take your case to trial, we have the knowledge and experience required to help guide you through the process.

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