Florida Violation of Domestic Violence Injunction
Tampa Injunction Violation Attorney
The criminal charge of "Violation of Domestic Violence Injunction" is a serious criminal offense with serious criminal penalties. At the Sammis Law Firms we help individuals fight against false or exaggerated allegations.
- Never attempt to represent yourself at a domestic violence injunction hearing.
- Any alleged violation can lead to criminal charges.
We represent individuals accused of domestic violence. We also represent individuals who have been charged with violation of a domestic violence or repeat violence injunction. For more information on fighting the petition for an injunction - read our information on domestic violence protective order hearings.
Violations of an Injunction in the greater Tampa Bay Area
If you have been arrested or think you might be arrested for the criminal charge of violation of a domestic violence injunction, then contact the Sammis Law Firm to discuss your case with an experienced attorney.
An experienced lawyer can give you advice depending on the particular facts and circumstances of your case. Find out what you need to do right now to protect yourself against a false or exaggerated allegation. Call 813-250-0500 to discuss your case today for any violation of domestic violence or repeat violence injunction charge in the Tampa Bay area including Hillsborough County, Pinellas County Polk County, Pasco County, Manatee County, or Sarasota County.
Florida Statute 741.31(4)(a) - Violation of an Injunction
Florida Statute Section 741.31(4)(a), provides that in order to prove the crime of Violation of a Domestic Violence Injunction, the prosecutor for the State of Florida must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
- A temporary or final injunction for protection against domestic violence was issued by a court against the defendant; and
- The defendant willfully, knowingly, intentionally and purposely violated the injunction by an affirmative act such as calling, texting, or coming in direct contract with the subject of the domestic violence injuction or restraining order.
A similar showing must be made for a Violation of Repeat Violence Injunction.
Finding an Tampa Attorney for Violation of Domestic Violence Injunctions
If you have been arrested for violation of a domestic violence injunction or restraining order, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Sammis Law Firm to discuss your case. We represent clients charged with violation of domestic violence injunction in the Tampa Bay area, including Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Dade City, New Port Richey, Bartow, Bradenton, and Sarasota.
Whether you were charged with violating a restraining order, domestic violence injunction, repeat violence injunction, or a dating violence injunction in Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Pasco County, Polk County, Manatee County, Florida, call 813-250-0500 to discuss your case today.
Other Related Domestic Violence Charges:
Information Center for Domestic Violence Protective Order Injunctions
St. Petersburg Domestic Violence Protective Order Injunctions - Experts say domestic violence injunctions help victims but do not always prevent violence.
Pinellas County Domestic Violence Task Force - Provides information to the alleged victims of domestic violence on how to file for an injunction for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence or dating violence at the courthouse in St. Petersburg or Clearwater, Florida.
Pinellas County Domestic Violence Task Force - Provides information to the alleged victims of domestic violence on how to file for an injunction for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence or dating violence at the courthouse in St. Petersburg or Clearwater, Florida.
Information for Domestic Violence Injunction (restraining orders) - The Sixth Judicial Circuit provides information on domestic violence orders for protections, injunctions, no content, or restraining orders. Including courthouses in New Port Richey, Dade City, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, including how to modify, drop or extend the injunction.
Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, or Dating Violence in Brooksville, Hernando County, FL - Information from the Clerk's Office including frequently asked questions, and service on the respondent after the temporary injunction is granted.