Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney
Domestic Violence Charge
A new article by Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney, William Hanlon, discusses the Judge who handles the Domestic Violence charge in Tampa, Florida:
The first two crucial junctures in the process of a domestic violence charge are the arrest and the ensuing bond hearing. Now we come to the judge who resolves the criminal charge itself.
Judge Nazaretian presides over the domestic violence court in Tampa. He will not only hear the Motion to Modify Pre-Trial Release, but he will also preside over the ultimate resolution of the criminal case. A Motion to Modify the Pre-Trial Release allows Judge Narazatian to amend the no-contact order which Judge Heinrich set. Judge Narazatian can alter that order so the victim and the defendant can have contact–just no violent contact.
Domestic violence court hearing: the threat to the victim
Again, Judge Nazaratian takes a deeper look into the facts surrounding the defendant’s pretrial release, and his or her potential threat to the victim. Arranging that hearing in front of Judge Nazaretian can take a few days. While we expedite that process, we counsel our clients in respect to the actions they should and should not take. Addressing the needs of the client while remaining in compliance with Judge Heinrich’s order is our main goal during this period.
After both the tampa criminal attorney and the prosecutor present the evidence, Judge Nazaretian will either remove the domestic violence no-contact order, or he will keep the order in place. Many times your criminal defense attorney will be able to present evidence that directly contradicts the victim’s version of events. Contradicting the victim’s version of events is limited at a Motion for Pretrial Release; its not the time to argue the facts of the case. How the judge rules can depend on the strength of the evidence that your domestic violence lawyer presents to the judge.
Tampa criminal attorney: changes to a Domestic Violence charge
As with many political offices, the Tampa state attorneys’ office must respond to both the public’s perception of their office and the times in which we live. The state attorneys’ office wants to appear tough on the growing occurrences of domestic violence in Tampa. Increased public pressure to prosecute domestic violence charges has lead, therefore, to specific changes. No longer does the state attorneys office no-file, nolle prosequi a domestic violence charge even if the victim chooses not to pursue the charge. It doesn’t matter, moreover, how weak the case may be. Prosecutors don’t care about the likelihood of winning or losing a domestic violence case. Every case will be prosecuted.
Despite the attitude of the prosecutors’ office, defendants do prevail in these hearings. Just as favorable testimony from the victim helps in the bond hearing, that person’s presence and favorable testimony can also help at the hearing before Judge Nazaretian.
Over 15 years as a Tampa Domestic Violence Attorney
Over fifteen years of handling domestic violence charges has given me keen insight into every aspect of these proceedings. Two factors can determine the result of your domestic violence charge: the experience and the knowledge of your Tampa criminal attorney.
We hope that these articles have given you a greater understanding of what happens in these hearings. If the police have recently arrested you on a domestic violence charge, or if you have a domestic violence injunction against you, contact our office.
Contributor:
William Hanlon
101 E.Kennedy Blvd Suite 1485
Tampa Florida, 33602
Tel: (813) 228.7095
(24hrs) Tel: (813) 334.3910
