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Florida maintains comprehensive domestic violence laws that address various offenses involving individuals in a familial relationship. Domestic violence offenses are serious crimes in Florida, and the penalties often include jail time; however, in certain circumstances, securing a probationary sentence is possible. Ultimately, the specific outcome of a domestic violence case...

Undoubtedly, family and domestic violence (DV), such as child abuse, intimate partner abuse, and elder abuse, is a serious problem nationwide. A critical controversy surrounding Florida’s domestic violence laws relates to false allegations. The debate surrounding the rate of false domestic violence complaints has remained significant throughout the decades. Although...

If you or a loved one were recently arrested for possessing a small amount of drugs, call Moses & Rooth's right away. Our drug possessions attorneys can help you fight your simple drug possession charge in Florida. We’ll explain the law, the potential sentence, and how to beat a drug...

A critical controversy surrounding partner violence involves false allegations. False domestic violence and abuse accusations are under-recognized in custody and dispute cases. If you face false allegations of domestic violence, you can experience significant disruptions to your life.  False accusations of abuse represent a significant threat to justice, and it...

One of the most controversial disputes affecting violence against women and other vulnerable populations is the prevalence of false accusations of sexual assault. Many argue that false reports of sexual assault are significantly overestimated. However, those falsely accused of these harrowing offenses can experience life-long consequences that dramatically impact their...