Domestic Violence ...

I am a trial attorney who graduated from Florida State University and received my Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. As a former Assistant Public Defender, I was the Lead Trial Attorney in the Felony Domestic Violence Unit assigned to Judge Cohen's division. As the lead trial attorney, I handled thousands of violent first, second, and third degree felonies while in the division.

Did You Know ...

1. There is no spousal/communications privilege if a crime is committed between the spouses.
2. A victim cannot dismiss the charges by signing a waiver of prosecution.
3. If you plead guilty/no contest or are adjudicated guilty after trial, you CANNOT get a domestic violence record sealed.
4. If the State Attorney declines to prosecute or dismisses the case, you may be eligible to get your record expunged if you have no prior criminal adjudications.
5. A violation of a no contact order when it is a condition of your bond is a misdemeanor offense.
6. The court can revoke your bond if you violate your no contact order.
7. A third conviction for battery is an enhanceable felony offense punishable bya 5-year maximum prison sentence.

You may require the assistance of a trial attorney. I was awarded the "Misdemeanor Trial Attorney of the Year" award by the Broward County Public Defender's Office in 1995 for the highest number of jury trials in
one year.


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