Manslaughter with a Weapon or Firearm While not a specific element of manslaughter, if the jury determines a weapon or firearm was used in the commission of the manslaughter, the crime will be reclassified from a felony of the second degree to a felony of the first … more

Aggravated vs Non-Aggravated Manslaughter Penalties in Florida Manslaughter is assigned and put into law and has a Level 7 offense severity ranking under Florida’s Criminal Punishment Code. As such, a judge is required to sentence a person convicted of manslaughter. … more

Manslaughter in Florida Manslaughter is the act of killing another human being in a way that is less culpable than murder. Due to the different degrees of murder, manslaughter was divided into voluntary and involuntary: VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER Voluntary manslaughter is … more

Reviewing the injunction After an injunction hearing, it’s important to review the injunction before you leave court. If something is wrong or missing, it might be possible for us present our concerns with that judge at this time. However, if … more

Steps for getting an injunction for protection against domestic violence Step 1: Go to the courthouse and get the necessary forms To get an injunction, you must file a petition for protection against domestic violence with the clerk of the … more

How does the domestic injunction process work? The domestic violence injunction process begins the moment you file for an injunction. The staff at the courthouse will help you complete all the necessary paperwork and will then be taken to a … more

I need to get a domestic violence injunction, what do I do? Domestic violence injunction, also known as a restraining order, can be filed by anyone whom is a victim of any act of domestic violence. An attorney isn’t required … more

Petition for domestic violence injunction A petition for domestic violence injunction can be filed by anyone who is the victim of any act of domestic violence. This includes repeated and sexual violence or has reasonable cause to believe he or … more

What is domestic violence? Domestic violence, also called domestic abuse or intimate partner violence, can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Regardless … more

Florida law classifies assault, or simple assault, as a second-degree misdemeanor, with penalties of up to 60 days in jail or 6 months of probation, and a $500 fine. Aggravated assault is classified as a third-degree felony, punishable by up … more