phillips, hunt & walker Domestic Violence
A common misconception in domestic violence cases is that police can be called to calm down a physical altercation and leave the premises without arresting anyone involved. Unfortunately, that is not a reality. When police respond to a call regarding domestic abuse, they are usually commanded by agency policy to make an arrest. In most situations, the person who calls police first is the person who gets to sleep in their own bed that night.
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer Jacksonville
phillips & hunt Results
$495+ Million Verdict
Phillips obtained one of the largest verdicts in American history of over $495+ Million dollars in the shooting death of Kalil McCoy. Her killer was also convicted in the criminal courts.
DetailsJordan Davis: Wrongful Death
Represented the family of Jordan Davis and assisted with criminal prosecution of Jordan's killer, handled media relations of internationally reported case and obtained confidential maximum available civil settlement.
DetailsMedical Malpractice
Confidential settlement of over 120 cases against a pediatric dentist who was also prosecuted. We also assisted with shutting his dental practice down. He no longer practices dentistry and was arrested.
DetailsAutomobile Accident
We received a record $2.6 Million Jury Verdict against Volusia County. It was one of the highest ever against Volusia County. Our trial was televised on Good Morning America and reported nationally.
DetailsRSD / CRPS Verdict
Obtained jury verdict in Jacksonville, Florida of over $900,000 and added attorneys fees of over $250,000 on a case State Farm only offered approximately $30,000 for years.
Details$1.1 Million Verdict Against Coca-Cola
We obtained an over $1 million jury verdict against Coca-Cola in moderate impact soft tissue damages case in Gainesville, Florida. Coca-Cola failed to even offer medical bills before trial.
DetailsBrain Injury Medical Malpractice
Phillips obtained a confidential settlement against a chiropractor who provided prescription pain medication to a boxer in advance of an Olympic qualifying fight. She sustained a brain injury due to secondary impact syndrome.
Details$1 Million Settlement
Client's child was tragically run over and killed by a motor vehicle in her driveway. Phillips and his team settled the case for over $1 Million without the need of filing a lawsuit.
DetailsOver $1 Million Settlement
Cliente recibió más de $ 1 millón en accidente automovilístico. También ayudamos a clientes que hablan español. We handle cases in English, Spanish and Creole.
Detailstop rated Attorney Court Appearance
It is important to know that in domestic violence cases, a person arrested following a domestic disturbance has to stay in jail until he or she is able to appear in court. No bond or other conditions of release will be allowed prior to this first appearance. One reason for this is to ensure the safety of the alleged victim who was left at the home, and to protect them from any harm they may suffer as a result of calling law enforcement. Another reason for requiring an appearance in court is so the defendant may be advised that he or she is not to have any contact with the alleged victim while the case is pending. This “no contact” order must be taken seriously and applies even if the alleged victim is the one attempting to make contact—any contact, regardless of who initiated it, will violate the court’s order and result in the defendant being taken to jail immediately.
phillips, hunt & walker Prosecuting A Case
Another misconception in these cases is that the alleged victim dictates how the case is prosecuted. Our office is often contacted by alleged victims who express frustration and are seeking legal advice after their requests that the case be dismissed are denied by the prosecutor. Though a victim has input in each case, the decision as to who and how each case is prosecuted is left to the sole discretion of the State Attorney’s Office. It is not as simple as the victim calling the prosecutor and asking that the case be dismissed. Under such circumstances, prosecutors have been known to compel the victim to be a witness at trial or simply rely on third-party eyewitness testimony. Put another way, a case may be prosecuted without a cooperating victim. As such, it is important to hire a criminal defense attorney with experience in these cases to make sure a bad situation does not become worse. Each case must also be handled with an eye toward the impact a particular resolution will have on the future relationship between the people involved.
Contact Us
If you have been arrested as a result of a domestic disturbance, it is important to contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to represent your interests, even if the alleged victim is not seeking to have the case prosecuted. Call the Law Offices of Phillips & Hunt for a free consultation.