In Florida, domestic violence crimes are very defendable and a decision to plead guilty or no contest should not be made without first consulting with a lawyer. There are defenses to domestic violence. They are:
Disputes about the underlying incident;
There is no injury and the alleged victim is not truthful;
Alleged victim using domestic violence laws to gain an edge in a divorce action;
Self-defense;
Defending another such as a child or other household member;
Defending against the destruction of your personal property;
Defending yourself when attached in your home (Stand your ground)
Mutual combat;
