On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Mar 10, 2020 | domestic violence
An accusation of domestic violence may end up hitting you like a ton of bricks. What can be even more disheartening is learning of such a charge by being served with a protective order. Like many people in Lakewood, you may hear the term “protection order”...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Feb 4, 2020 | domestic violence
It may be difficult for many people in Lakewood to understand the implications that come with an arrest (particularly when the alleged offense involves an issue as sensitive as domestic violence). Those who stand accused of such crimes may not only face the potential...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Dec 9, 2019 | domestic violence
When immigrants move to America to be with their spouse, many become victims of abuse. There are predators who use their foreign spouse’s pending immigration status as a way to manipulate and control them. This can go on for years before discovered and some never...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Sep 12, 2019 | domestic violence
When someone is accused of domestic violence by a boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse or even child, their life as they know it may change indefinitely. These are very serious accusations that can lead to many different hurdles in one’s life, such as time in prison and the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Mar 29, 2019 | domestic violence, Firm News
There’s no question that domestic violence is a real problem, with real victims. Those victims deserve a great deal of empathy and assistance. Unfortunately, false domestic violence allegations also happen. While not the norm, false allegations are sometimes a...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Mar 6, 2019 | domestic violence, Firm News
Domestic violence is a serious crime, and no one deserves to be a victim. However, sometimes, people can find themselves accused of domestic violence – perhaps by an angry former partner who wants revenge for a breakup, for example – but those allegations...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Feb 7, 2019 | domestic violence, Firm News
Divorce isn’t easy, no matter what the circumstances. But what happens if the person you’re divorcing walks into a Florida police station and accuses you of abuse, even if you know you just barely touched their arm as they walked by you? You could find...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Jan 24, 2019 | domestic violence, Firm News
No one should deny that domestic abuse is a significant problem here in Florida, as it is in the rest of the United States. Approximately 3 million cases of domestic abuse are reported annually — but that is just the tip of the iceberg, as countless more...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Jan 11, 2019 | domestic violence, Firm News
Modern homes are increasingly wired for control through smartphone apps and voice-controlled systems like Siri and Alexa. Lights, television sets, air conditioners, thermostats, security systems and even the locks on the door are all possibly connected. As a result,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Nov 30, 2018 | domestic violence, Firm News
Physical abuse is only part of the complex formula of domestic violence. Domestic abusers are largely concerned with maintaining control over their victims — and they may not stop trying to hold onto that control from jail. That’s been the experience of...
