Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer Of Marathon
The Marathon criminal defense Law Offices of W.J. Heffernan defends men and women in Monroe County who have been accused of domestic battery, violation of restraining orders, stalking, and other crimes of domestic violence. In Monroe County, domestic violence crimes are handled by a special group of prosecuting attorneys, and the cases have many aspects that are unique to this area of criminal law. That's why it's crucial that you retain the services of a criminal defense lawyer who is familiar with the way that domestic crimes are prosecuted. Marathon attorney Bill Heffernan has defended dozens of men and women in domestic violence cases. Contact him immediately to discuss your options.
Domestic Violence Cases in Florida
For a crime to be classified as domestic violence, there must exist a relationship between the two parties. This means that the parties must be spouses, former spouses, related by blood or marriage, or have a child in common. Crimes of domestic violence in Florida are unique in that they don't require the consent of the victim for the police to make an arrest. That means that a husband or wife can be taken into custody even if the alleged victim doesn't want to prosecute. In Monroe County, law enforcement officers are encouraged to make arrests when called to incidents of domestic abuse—even in cases where it is not entirely clear who the aggressor is. That's why so many domestic battery cases fall apart when they are tried in court. Criminal defense attorney Bill Heffernan of Marathon represents individuals in Monroe County who have been accused of:
- Domestic Battery
- Domestic Assault
- False Imprisonment
- Stalking
- Violation of a Domestic Violence Injunction
- Aggravated Stalking
- Phone Harassment
He also represents those who have been the respondents to frivolous restraining orders.
Domestic Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving the Florida Keys
Don't let a single bad night destroy your entire life. Whether you are the victim of an erroneous allegation or you were arrested after an altercation with a family member, you are entitled to a solid legal defense.
