The incident happened last night around 11:30 p.m. when the couple became involved in an argument, which continued to escalate. At that time, 37-year-old Yaosca Vanegas took off one of her shoes and started striking the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle. After doing so, she struck her boyfriend in the face, which caused his nose to bleed.
The boyfriend struck Vanegas in self-defense, pulled over the vehicle on 34th Street, and called the police. Vanegas drove back home, which is where officers found her. She admitted to arguing with her boyfriend but claimed that she didn’t hit him. However, the victim had injuries to prove the claim.
Vanegas was arrested on a battery charge.
Miami-Dade County Battery Laws
If you have been involved in a domestic violence and battery charge in Florida, there are many long-term consequences that you must be aware of. These incidents take place when somebody intentionally touches or strikes another person to cause them harm. Most of these crimes are considered to be a first-degree misdemeanor, which can include penalties of one year in jail or twelve months of probation with a $1,000 fine. The penalties from a battery charge could follow you through life and make it difficult to obtain employment or pass a background check, which could impact you for quite some time. This is why it makes sense to move forward with your case with the experienced help of an attorney.If you have been accused of battery in Miami or any surrounding areas, you might have questions about how you can move forward with your criminal case. If you are in need of legal representation because you are facing serious charges, we want to help you and stand by your side on a professional level and help you defend yourself in your time of need. Let us protect you every step of the way, and give us a call today at Musca Law at (888) 484-5057.
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