Category Archives: Assault
The “Self-Defense” Checklist
People generally imagine that a clear-cut case of self-defense will simply vanish once they explain it to a patrol officer. But in reality, the legal landscape for self-defense in Florida remains a high-stakes arena where a single misstep after the altercation can turn a victim into a defendant. At Drew Fritsch Law Firm, P.A.,… Read More »
Defending ‘He Said, She Said’ Assault Cases When No One Else Saw Anything
There is a pervasive myth that if there are no independent witnesses and no high-definition video of the incident, the State can’t prove a case. People assume that without a “smoking gun,” the judge will just toss the charges out of hand. The reality? In Florida, the testimony of a single witness, if believed… Read More »
No Contact Orders and Protective Injunctions: What You Can and Cannot Do After an Assault Arrest
You get arrested on an assault or domestic violence charge in Florida. You bond out. You’re exhausted, confused, and just want to go home, talk it out, and fix things. Then the judge issues one sentence that quietly detonates your “I’ll just handle this myself” plan: “No contact with the alleged victim.” Or worse,… Read More »
When Does Self-Defense Become Assault?
Claiming self-defense isn’t a cheat code to avoid arrest. In Florida, self-defense is a legal right that comes with very real rules. If you don’t follow those rules, your “defense” could land you with a criminal charge for assault, battery, or worse. At Drew Fritsch Law Firm, P.A., we see this all the time:… Read More »