Criminal Defense Overview

Serious Domestic Crimes

Miami Florida Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys

When police are called to a home or residence on a domestic disturbance call, they usually end up removing and arresting the husband, ex-husband, or boyfriend. Especially in cases where the ex-husband or boyfriend does not live at the residence, police make an arrest on domestic violence charges in order to diffuse a situation and prevent further problems. Even if you acted in self defense or did not strike your ex-wife or girlfriend, police are more likely to see a man as the aggressor and arrest him on domestic violence charges. At the law office of Rothman & Associates, our lawyers act immediately to investigate what happened, interview witnesses, and review police and medical reports. If you sustained physical injuries, we refer you to a doctor in order to verify what happened and enter your injuries into evidence.

Don't talk to police or offer statements to prosecutors until you contact an experienced domestic violence lawyer at Rothman & Associates today. With a former prosecutor leading our firm, we understand how these cases are processed. We have insight into what needs to be done to have the charges reduced or dismissed by the prosecutor and what can be done to minimize a sentence if you plead guilty to domestic violence charges.

He said, She said - Documenting What Happened

A conviction for domestic assault or battery can create problems in getting and maintaining a job. If you are convicted and the judge decides to impose a short jail sentence, convincing your employer to save your job while you are in jail could be difficult. If you can establish you acted in self-defense or that the allegations against you are false, the court will likely reduce the charges or dismiss them. As your attorney, we request medical records of you and the alleged victim. We contact eyewitnesses and copies of 911 or police calls. In many instances, a lack of physical injury or contradictory eyewitness testimony can persuade the court to dismiss the charges against you.

Pleading Guilty - When the Facts are not in Dispute

If there is little question of your guilt, it is essential that you prove to the court your willingness to address the issues that led to your arrest. Our attorneys refer clients to experienced counselors and alcohol and addiction programs that help them face and overcome personal problems that lead to violence. In many cases, an honest effort to confront addiction and anger problems will persuade the court to reduce the charges against you in exchange for probation or community service.

We can help you determine the best course of action in order to avoid a conviction, harsh sentence and future legal complications. Contact a domestic violence lawyer at the law office of Rothman & Associates today.