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Jail Time for Domestic Battery

June 27th, 2017

Governor Scott just signed HB 1385 into law and it requires jail time for Domestic Battery charges. UNLESS, your lawyer can get the State or the judge to agree not to send you to jail. Previously, if someone was convicted of domestic battery, and any… Read More

Categories: Arrest, Battery

Tags: 5 days jail, adjudication, Battery, conviction, domestic, jail, New Port Richey, Pasco

Felony Battery: What's the difference between a felony or misdemeanor battery?

November 25th, 2016

Felony Battery If you have been charged with Felony Battery or in the state of Florida, one of three things must have happened. You touched or struck someone against their will and either: Caused great bodily harm Caused permanent disability, or Ca… Read More

Categories: Battery, Pasco County Florida

Tags: Battery, Felony Battery, Felony Battery attorney, injury, jail, prison, Serious bodily harm, Serious injury, Vicitm Injury

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Recuse a Judge for Facebook "friends" - What makes a judge unfair?

August 25th, 2017

Can you recuse a Judge for Facebook “friends”? Some Florida courts say that you can. Some say you can’t. Like all things legal – it depends on the facts. Thinking about your own Facebook account, how many “friends”… Read More