subject: Domestic Violence Injunctions Fl Statute 741.28 [print this page] Domestic violence is becoming a rather common problem in Florida. It is defined in the FL Statute 741.28 as "any assault, battery, sexual assault, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another who is or was residing in the same single dwelling unit".
You can also place domestic violence into three main categories; Physical abuse, Verbal abuse, and Sexual abuse. Physical abuse would be a physical assault such as pushing, slapping, kicking, choking, and beating. Verbal Abuse would be akin to an intimidating conversations followed by acting with anger and stalking. and sexual abuse is as it sounds, unwanted sexual touching or forced sexual acts upon someone.
So if one or more of these domestic abuses occur, and occur by persons who meet criteria as stated in statute 741.28, then what can you do as a victim?
Well you can either petition for a domestic violence injunction on the assaulter or do nothing. Most Law Enforcement agencies have a Domestic Violence Office and would help you file the injunction. What is an injunction?, you may ask.
An injunction is basically a court order that demands the offender to stop doing an action to the other party. This is done in order to protect the victim from further damages that could occur.
Domestic violence is a criminal act that won't just go away with time. If you are dealing with this type of violence against you it is important to get assistance through the any necessary channel especially legal ones. If you are in the Tampa area and need a lawyer that can help you with Domestic violence, and help you protect yourself and receive proper compensation for damages caused by an abuser, contact a Tampa Criminal Lawyer today.
Denmon & Denmon Trial Lawyers are here to protect you. You can visit us on the web at http://www.denmonlaw.com , call us at 813-554-3232, or stop by our office at 918 W Kennedy Blvd. , Tampa , FL 33606. You can also receive a free consultation from a dedicated and competent attorney. So contact a Tampa Criminal Attorney today.
by: Christian D
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