Domestic Violence Arrests in Daytona Beach
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Daytona Beach is famous, and sometimes infamous, for its yearly events such as Bike Week, Biketoberfest, the Daytona 500 race, and all of the Spring Break festivities. All of these events bring people from around the country to enjoy Daytona Beach and all that it has to offer, and some visitors face the reality of getting arrested on vacation in Daytona Beach. With those events comes alcohol, and with alcohol comes trouble with the law.
Have you been charged with a crime in Central Florida? With offices conveniently located in DeLand and Daytona Beach, our team can defend you against your criminal charges.
In the first six (6) months of 2019, there were 787 Domestic Violence cases in Daytona Beach. In the first six (6) months of 2018, there were only 694 Domestic Violence cases. This was a significant increase from one year to the next. Overall in Volusia County, arrests for Domestic Violence have increased 13% from 2018 to 2019, and the number appears to be growing. In addition to Domestic Violence arrests, there was an increase in Simple Assault arrests in Daytona Beach from 2018 to 2019. Overall, intimate partner relationships are estimated to be the cause of 15% of the total number of violent crimes committed.
As a criminal defense attorney in Volusia County, I have had the opportunity to represent a number of people who were arrested in Daytona Beach for Assault, Battery, and Domestic Violence related issues. This is why I decided to open a second office in Daytona Beach to make commuting easier for my clients. If I am handling a criminal case for a client, life is far too difficult to ask that they commute across the entire county to visit their attorney. I take pride in making myself available for those clients who live in Daytona Beach and need my help.
If you or someone you know needs an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to represent him or her for an arrest that occurred in Daytona Beach, please contact Thompson Law, P.A. to schedule a free consultation with Attorney Matt Thompson in our Daytona Beach office location at 648 South Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, by calling (386) 280-4977.
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All Charges Reduced Aggravated Battery
Attorney Thompson conducted depositions on the alleged victim and third-party witness. Attorney Thompson was able to show that the victim was harassing the Defendant and was not being truthful to the police. Attorney Thompson filed Order to Show Cause against the third-party witness for avoiding subpoena for depositions.
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All Charges Dismissed Aggravated Battery on and Elderly Person
The Defendant and his wife allowed the wife’s elderly mother to come to their home and remove her personal items. During this time the mother began to yell obscenities and attacked E.B. Both parties tried to remove the mother from the home and prevent further physical violence. The mother contacted police and stated that she had been attacked. Attorney Thompson contacted the State Attorney’s Office and met with opposing counsel before charges were filed.
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Charge Reduced Felony Child Abuse
Attorney Thompson took over for the Defendant’s prior attorney who was unable to obtain an offer of anything other than a felony conviction. Attorney Thompson prepared a sworn Motion to Dismiss and was offered a misdemeanor with no probation or jail.
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All Charges Dismissed Child Abuse Battery
The Client was entangled in a contentious divorce where her ex-husband used the criminal legal system to try to gain leverage against the Client in the family law courts. Attorney Thompson was able to provide documentation, witness statements, and a certificate of completion of a parenting class to get all charges dismissed against the client.
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No Criminal Charges Filed Public Assistance Fraud
Attorney Thompson and Client reviewed case and met with Department of Revenue investigators to explain the discrepancy. In doing so, the State determined that they would not seek criminal charges, but offered a repayment plan through non-judicial means.
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All Charges Dismissed Resisting an Officer Without Violence
The Client was attending a wedding and stayed in a hotel after the reception. Someone called the police regarding a noise complaint. When the police arrived, the Client would not allow the police to enter his hotel room. The police forced entry and arrested the Client for Resisting and Officer Without Violence. Attorney Thompson provided case law to the State that shows that the police officer did not have the right to enter the hotel room and arrest the Client.