Important Information About Domestic Violence Cases During COVID-19
The Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit issued an Order on March 18, 2020, that closes the courthouse to the general public from March 18, 2020 through April 6, 2020. The only hearings that may be held must be deemed by the court as “Mission Critical” hearings.
One such example of a Mission Critical Hearing is hearings involving applications for Injunctions, also known as Restraining Orders. Typically, Injunctions are coupled with an arrest for Domestic Battery when the victim of domestic battery is provided directions on how to seek an Injunction against the Defendant. Here is a link to our articles concerning injunctions.
Attorneys are able to attend the hearings and defend those accused of Domestic Violence and are trying to avoid having an Injunction issued against them. If you have been arrested for Domestic Battery, or someone is seeking an Injunction or a Restraining Order against you, do not do this alone. It is important that you speak to an attorney who is knowledgeable, skilled, and aggressive in defending these matters.
If you are currently seeking an attorney, please contact Thompson Law, P.A. to schedule a free consultation via telephone or Skype.
You may also use our online client inquiry system by clicking here, and Attorney Thompson will contact you to discuss your legal needs. If you choose to allow Attorney Matt Thompson become your attorney, we have the capability of completing all forms online for your convenience and safety.
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All Charges Dismissed Battery
The Client was working as a part time substitute teacher to help generate income to help his sick child granddaughter. While working there were children acting up and he instructed the child to stay in his seat while the others went to recess. The child claimed that the client hit him and told administration. Attorney Thompson did a public records request to obtain reports from the Department of Children and Families and noticed serious discrepancies in the child’s story. Attorney Thompson was able to p
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No Charges Filed and Prevented Arrest Grand Theft
Client was caring for her special needs sister. While caring for her she received advice from bank personnel to place her sister’s Disability Checks into a bank account in the Client’s name to avoid other family members from stealing money. Once the family members discovered this they called the police to investigate the Client. Attorney Thompson put together documentation showing how the money was being spent and met with police to further explain the situation. The police determined that there was no
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Charges Reduced, Guidelines Waived, No Probation Failure to Register as a Career Criminal
The Client was arrested out of State for a warrant for failure to register as a career criminal. This violated his probation out of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Attorney Thompson was able to track the Client’s addresses and discovered that his landlord at the time lied to his probation officer about his renting an apartment because the landlord was not zoned to allow tenants. The State agreed to a time-served sentence for the time he spent in custody being transported to Florida.
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All Charges Dismissed Sexual Battery & Domestic Battery
Mr. Thompson took depositions of the victim showing that the victim was not truthful with police when she provided her statement as to what happened. Confronted victim with social media posts, bank records, and telephone records to show that she was not in the places that she stated she was during the time the alleged crime took place. Case 1 was dismissed and the Defendant pled to Case 2 and received two (2) years of prison and credit for fifteen (15) months in prison.
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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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Deferred Prosecution Agreement Loitering and Prowling
Client became disoriented due to a medical condition and entered a car that did not belong to him, but looked just like his car. Attorney Thompson provided mitigation to the State concerning the Defendant’s medical issues and ensured the client would be offered a Deferred Prosecution Agreement by the State wherein all charges would be dismissed upon completion.