Blogs

What are mandatory reporting guidelines or laws about Sexual Battery and Lewd and Lascivious behavior in Florida? When deciding whether or not you must report a case or suspicion of sexual battery, you first need to know whether or not you are a mandatory reporter.    A mandated reporter is someone who is required by […]

Imagine a typical sunny day in South Florida turning tense as two high school students find themselves in a heated argument that escalates into a physical altercation. Surrounding students quickly pull out their phones, capturing every moment, while the involved parties suddenly realize the potential gravity of their actions: could this fight lead to jail […]

Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that deeply impacts individuals, families, and communities. Navigating the legal aspects of domestic violence cases can be daunting for those affected. This blog aims to shed light on the vital role of legal representation in these cases, the enforcement of court orders, the impact of domestic violence injunctions on […]

Florida’s Sexual Battery law, outlined in Section 794.011, presents a complex legal framework for understanding and addressing various forms of sexual battery. This guide is dedicated to demystifying these complexities, providing clarity on key definitions, the broad scope of sexual battery, and the heightened severity under aggravated circumstances.  Emphasizing the nuances of the law, from […]

Sexual assault and sexual battery are terms that carry significant weight, especially in the legal context of Florida. While they are often used interchangeably in everyday language, they hold distinct legal meanings and implications within the state’s judicial system.  This blog aims to demystify and differentiate between the two, delving into the specific definitions, degrees, […]

Since 1972, 30 Floridians have been exonerated while on Death Row–  this is important because a new statute means the death penalty can now be pursued for cases of capital sexual battery in Florida. These cases, also referred to as child sexual battery, are some of the most hot-button ones we take here at Rossen […]

What is the Difference between Assault vs Aggravated Assault in Florida? What is assault in Florida? (Fla. Stat. §§ 784.011) In Florida, an “assault” is described as “an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence” to another person by someone who has the ability to carry out the threat of violence and […]

What is the Batterers’ Intervention Program? Fort Lauderdale Criminal Attorney Explains Batterers’ Intervention Program in South Florida is a 26-week course designed to address the root causes of domestic violence and prevent participants from committing acts of domestic violence in the future.  It is monitored by the Florida Department of Children and Families and costs […]

What is an Assault and Battery Crime in Fort Lauderdale & South Florida? South Florida Attorney Explains There are numerous types of assault and battery crimes in Florida.   An assault crime in Florida is defined as “an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another, coupled with an […]

How much does Batterers' Intervention Program cost in Florida? The Batterers' Intervention Programs cost varies in Florida, but the program typically costs between $700 and $1,000. Florida's Batterers' Intervention Program is monitored by the Florida Department of Children and Families and the costs typically falls to the participating individual. Participants are charges an enrollment or […]