There is no shortage of legal and ethical and social
analysis of the fatal confrontation that took place between George
Zimmerman and seventeen-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida nearly two years
ago, so that controversial evening and the legal proceedings that followed will
not be recounted here. However, whether or not you count yourself among ones
who believe the claim of self-defense and agree with the not guilty verdict or
you think that Zimmerman acted outside of the law and should have been found
liable for Martin’s death, there should be little disagreement on the fact that
George Zimmerman has not found his experiences in the courtroom enough to keep
him from further encounters with the law.
In addition to several traffic stops that have resulted in
fines and warnings, Zimmerman’s more serious issues involve his estranged wife
Shellie. In September, shortly after Shellie filed
divorce papers, police were called to a domestic disturbance. No charges
were ever filed due to lack of evidence. Then again, just this week, Zimmerman
was arrested when officers responded to another
disturbance call involving his
new girlfriend. Zimmerman was booked at the Seminole County jail
and details are just now emerging.
You always deserve to feel safe in your home and protected
from violence at the hands of those who supposedly love you. Unfortunately, all too often this is not the
case. Twenty-five
percent of all women have been victims of domestic violence, and the number
may be larger as it is estimated that only a quarter of all incidents are
reported to police. And sadly, as many as 12 million children in the United
States are witnesses
to domestic violence every year.
If you have been the victim of domestic abuse, do not suffer
in silence for another day. Bertolino LLP
can provide counsel on obtaining
legal protection from the court and we will do so with the sensitivity that
we know such a situation requires. Please call our Austin, Houston or San
Antonio office today. We are ready to help.
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