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Jason A. Pensky
Miami Domestic Violence Lawyer.
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  1. C Suzanne Bechard
  2. Jason A. Pensky

Is my domestic Battery charge civil, or criminal?

Asked by a user in Miami, FL - over 1 year ago.

It sounds like you were not the person arrested. Since, you are the victim you have an option to file for a domestic violence injunction which would preclude the person who was arrested from having any contact with you. Getting a domestic violence injunction is a civil matter and can be filed in different locations throughout Miami-Dade County. If the judge grants your injunction then he/she cannot have any contact with you directly or indirectly. If he/she violates the injunction you can...

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Attorney answers:

  1. Michael D. Fluke
  2. Jason A. Pensky

How would a person on house arrest be able visit an inmate in jail?

Asked by a user in Miami, FL - over 1 year ago.

I agree with Michael. However, if your house arrest officer is amenable they can give you permission to go and see him. But the best way to be able to visit would be to get a court order from your judge granting permission. If you have a lawyer I would ask them to put the case in front of the judge. The judge may allow you to visit your boyfriend once a week.