Domestic violence cases are treated differently than many other types of crimes. For example, after an arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence in Bunnell, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Crescent City, East Palatka, Georgetown, Florahome, Hollister, Interlachen, Lake Comoo, Palatka, Pomona Park, San Mateo, Satsuma, Welaka and Melrose, you will not be permitted to bond out of jail immediately. Instead, you will be required to attend a "first appearance hearing" for even a misdemeanor charge.
The first appearance hearing is held the next morning after the arrest the judge will determine whether there was probable cause for the arrest. If so, the court will set a bond based on the seriousness of the accusation, any past criminal history, and the defendant's ties to the community. Unless the alleged victim in the case comes to court to ask to have contact, the court will issue a standard no contact order.
If you retain a criminal defense attorney, the attorney can appear on your behalf at the first appearance. Although the person accused of domestic violence might eventually be offered a diversion program in Flagler County and Putnam County, FL, the best result is getting the prosecutor to drop the charges or getting the court to dismiss the case.