Domestic Violence Battery attorney Naples, Florida

Naples Florida criminal defense attorney Michelle Hill represents people accused of battery, including domestic violence battery. Battery is a harmful or offensive contact with another person. To prove a battery, the State has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the contact resulted in harm, or was offensive to the alleged victim, and would also be offensive to a reasonable person. For example, a push that did not cause any harm could still be a battery under Florida law.

Domestic violence is not a charge in itself, but describes the relationship between the defendant and the alleged victim in a battery charge. If the defendant and the alleged victim of a battery live in the same household, are family members, or ever lived together, the State will likely label the battery a domestic violence battery.

If you or a family member are arrested for domestic violence battery, it is important to contact an criminal defense attorney immediately. Michelle Hill can attend the first appearance hearing (also called 24-hour court) to request a reasonable bond, and to request that a "No Contact Order" not be imposed by the judge.

There are defenses to domestic violence battery, and many different ways to resolve the case, such as diversion, probation, trial, or a dismissal. Call Michelle Hill for a confidential consultation.