Domestic Violence Defense

Legal defense for individuals accused of domestic violence in Florida. Our North Miami criminal justice attorney handles cases involving domestic battery, injunction violations, and false accusations, offering compassionate yet aggressive representation.

A domestic violence charge in Florida carries immediate and life-altering consequences. It can affect where you live, your parental rights, your employment, and even your immigration status. At Reynoso Erickson Trial Law, PA, we understand how emotionally charged and complex these cases are. Many begin with a heated argument and end in an arrest—sometimes based on one-sided accounts or false allegations. We take a calm, strategic approach to each case, ensuring your side is heard and your legal rights are fully protected from the outset. Whether you’re facing misdemeanor battery or a felony charge involving injury or repeat allegations, we build a customized defense that challenges the evidence and pushes for dismissal, reduction, or acquittal.

Types of Domestic Violence Charges We Defend

Domestic violence cases cover a broad range of conduct involving household or family members. We defend against charges such as:

• Domestic Battery: Unwanted touching, striking, or bodily harm toward a partner, spouse, roommate, or family member.
• Aggravated Battery: Battery involving a weapon or serious injury.
• Strangulation: Felony-level charge for obstructing breathing or blood circulation during a domestic incident.
• Stalking or Harassment: Repeated unwanted contact or following that causes emotional distress.
• Violation of an Injunction: Breaking a court order that prohibits contact or approach.

Each charge carries unique elements that must be proven by the prosecution beyond a reasonable doubt. We ensure those legal standards are strictly enforced and never assumed.

Immediate Consequences After a DV Arrest

In Florida, domestic violence arrests come with automatic consequences:

• No bond before first court appearance (often next day)
• Automatic no-contact orders, even if the other party doesn’t want prosecution
• Possible removal from the shared home
• Mandatory hold before release

We move quickly to modify no-contact orders, seek pre-trial release, and minimize restrictions that interfere with your life. If the other party recants or supports you, we work with them legally to help the court understand the full context.

Challenging the Accusation and Protecting Your Rights

Many domestic violence cases lack solid physical evidence or were filed in the heat of the moment. We investigate:

• Whether the 911 call contradicts statements made later
• Injuries that may have alternative explanations
• Bias or motivation to lie (custody disputes, immigration, revenge)
• Police failure to properly investigate or consider both sides

We prepare your defense with care, often including sworn testimony from supporting witnesses, photographs, digital communications, and expert review of injuries. We may also request mental health evaluations or counseling evidence to support resolution without criminal penalties.

Negotiated Resolutions, Diversion & Counseling Options

Many domestic violence charges can be resolved without a trial. Depending on your record and the facts, we advocate for options such as:

• Anger management or relationship counseling
• Pre-trial diversion or deferred prosecution agreements
• Withholding adjudication (no conviction on record)
• Conditional dismissal or community-based alternatives

Our firm works to protect your clean record, prevent jail time, and support your relationships with children and family. These options are especially important when immigration status, custody, or future employment is at risk.

If you’ve been arrested for domestic violence, your next steps matter. At Reynoso Erickson Trial Law, PA, we combine smart strategy with compassionate counsel to guide you through the legal system and toward a better resolution. Contact us today for defense that is strong, strategic, and committed to your future.