Tampa Domestic Violence Lawyer

Domestic Violence (DV) offenses are those committed by one family member or other household member against another. The most common situations involve a spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend. Domestic Violence can be a misdemeanor or a felony. It is a more serious felony if there are aggravating circumstances such as causing great bodily harm, strangulation, stalking in violation of an injunction, or if the alleged victim is pregnant.

Our Tampa Criminal Attorney Defends Domestic Violence (DV) Charges Including:

When called to the scene of a domestic dispute, law enforcement officers are often forced to make quick judgments based on little evidence. This can lead to troubling consequences that reach far beyond a night in jail. Often times DV offenses result in extended jail time, probation, or loss of parental rights.

Once arrested for domestic violence, individuals will be held in custody without a bond until they are brought before the court for first appearance. Whether or not a bond is given is determined by whether the victim fears for their safety and the ability of your attorney to make a persuasive argument to the judge. The attorneys at Robin Fuson P.A. have the experience and qualifications to help our clients stay out of jail.

Once first appearance is over the charges are forwarded to the State Attorney’s office for review. The Tampa attorneys at Robin Fuson P.A. are able to contact the state during this crucial time before formal charges are filed. In some cases information is provided to the State Attorney that results in the dismissal of charges.

If a victim does not wish to prosecute, they may file a Waiver of Prosecution on misdemeanor charges. This may make the State Attorney’s job of proving the charge more difficult, but they can still file formal charges and proceed with prosecution. If domestic violence charges are filed there are several pathways to resolve the matter. If you are a first time offender, the attorney’s at Robin Fuson P.A. may persuade the State Attorney to allow you to enter a diversion program that ultimately leads to the dismissal of all charges after successful completion of counseling. If you are ineligible to participate in the diversion program, the Attorney’s will gladly sit down with you and explain all possible options to resolve your case.

Don’t go into a legal situation alone. Even if you feel that there is no way to fight your domestic violence charge, give our experienced attorneys a call or set up a free consultation. With an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side you can rest assured that every possible defense will be afforded to you and your rights will be protected. Blindly pleading guilty to domestic violence charges can lead to costly consequences that can bring long term pain and suffering.

Each Domestic Violence case is different and unique based upon the individual facts of your case. Call the Attorneys at Robin Fuson P.A. in Tampa for your free consultation at (813) 933-6807.