Domestic Violence Can Be A Warning Sign For Worse
Domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence (IPV), is a phenomenon with many different forms. Someone may commit one crime of this type and vow to never do it again, and others may commit crimes of domestic violence because they feel they can. In early December, a domestic violence incident in Seminole County ended in tragedy when an alleged abuser killed his girlfriend by stabbing her to death. One wonders what might have been.
Predictor Of Future Violence
Florida’s domestic violence law is broad, encompassing any criminal offense resulting in “physical injury or death” to a person with a certain relationship to the perpetrator (usually a spouse, former spouse, or family member, though others may qualify). As a result, almost any criminal offense, from simple assault to first-degree murder, may fall under the statute, meaning that their sentence will be more severe if they are convicted.
If a person has allegedly committed an offense of domestic violence in Florida, this does not immediately mean that they are an irredeemable offender, and many charged with this type of crime do not reoffend. However, it can unfortunately be a predictor of future violence, and that appears to have been the case in Seminole County.
Potential Warnings
It is impossible not to wonder if the Seminole County man’s potential threat to his girlfriend could have been noted by law enforcement. The man in Seminole County allegedly broke into the victim’s home and stabbed her multiple times with a kitchen knife, inflicting over 60 wounds. Less than one month prior to the incident, the alleged killer was charged with domestic violence battery against the victim, who had asked in turn for him to be placed on a GPS monitor.
Regardless of what might have been for the deceased woman, it is imperative for a person who is a victim of domestic violence to be aware how often such behavior can escalate. You have the right to be free from harm, and if you are attacked, you have the right to find an experienced attorney who can protect your rights and safety.
Contact A West Palm Beach Domestic Violence Attorney
It is unlikely that there will be any charges against the alleged killer simply because he died in a road accident in Orange County the day after the murder. However, if you or a loved one have been the victim of domestic violence, it is crucial for you to know how potentially dangerous such behavior might be. A West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney from Perlet & Shiner, P.A. is ready and willing to try and assist you. Call our office today to speak to an attorney.
Source:
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