Criminal Defense · Orlando, FL
Domestic Violence Defense
A domestic violence arrest triggers immediate, life-altering consequences — no-contact orders, loss of firearm rights, and mandatory jail holds. You need a board-certified attorney in your corner from day one.
Understanding Domestic Violence Defense
Florida law takes domestic violence cases extremely seriously. Upon arrest, police are required to take you into custody. A no-contact order is typically issued before you even see a judge. Once charged, a conviction carries mandatory 10-day jail sentences, loss of your Second Amendment rights, mandatory batterer's intervention programs, and a permanent mark on your criminal record. Domestic violence convictions cannot be sealed or expunged. The stakes could not be higher — and neither could the importance of experienced legal representation.
Common Charges Michael Defends
- →Domestic Battery
- →Aggravated Domestic Battery
- →Domestic Assault
- →Violation of Injunction / Restraining Order
- →Stalking and Cyberstalking
- →Aggravated Stalking
- →False Imprisonment of a Family Member
- →Child Abuse (domestic context)
- →Interference with Custody
- →Repeat Violence Injunction Hearings
Why Choose Michael Morrison?
Domestic violence cases are emotionally charged and often come down to credibility. Physical evidence may be ambiguous, and allegations are sometimes exaggerated or fabricated during contentious divorces or custody disputes. Michael Morrison has seen every scenario and knows how to expose inconsistencies, challenge the state's evidence, and present your side of the story to a judge or jury.
- ✓Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law — fewer than 0.5% of FL Bar attorneys
- ✓90+ jury trials and 100+ non-jury trials as lead counsel
- ✓9 years as Public Defender — unmatched real trial experience
- ✓Available 24/7 · Jail visits available
Possible Defense Strategies
- Self-defense — you had the right to protect yourself from the alleged victim's violence or threatened violence.
- False accusation — domestic violence allegations are sometimes made falsely during custody or divorce proceedings; Michael knows how to expose these.
- Lack of evidence — the state bears the burden of proving each element beyond a reasonable doubt; uncorroborated testimony alone is often insufficient.
- Contesting injunctions — emergency injunctions are often granted ex parte (without your input); they can be challenged at a formal hearing.
- Negotiating pre-trial diversion — first-time offenders in some cases may qualify for diversion programs that result in dismissal upon completion.
- Witness credibility — inconsistent statements, prior false allegations, or motive to lie can undermine the prosecution's case.
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