The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A Florida woman whose beliefs are represented by the Quaran is facing charges when she allegedly attacked one of her family members after she became insulted that they said a Christian prayer praising Jesus.
Late in the morning of December 11, a woman’s brother and his wife were visiting her home. The man wanted to spend time with his mother, who is staying with his sister while on hospice care. The man and his spouse decided to pray together, and his sister heard them mention Jesus. She reportedly became upset, especially after noticing the pair was holding a cross while praying. It was reported that the woman’s religious beliefs center around the Quaran, a religious text of Islam that does not involve believing in Jesus.
Things began with a verbal disagreement, but they intensified. After she asked them to leave, the man’s sister allegedly threw his and his wife’s belongings outside and smashed his cell phone on the ground. A physical altercation reportedly took place, and the authorities were notified. A deputy from the Indian River Sheriff’s Office went to the residence to assist a corporal who was already there.
The siblings were separated and questioned about the incident. While speaking with the man, he said he was protecting himself against his sister when she bit him. It was noted in the affidavit that he had what appeared to be a fresh bite mark on his arm. He added that she scratched herself and told him she was going to blame him and have him arrested. When the woman gave her account, she said she bit her brother in self-defense after he scratched her. They looked at the scratches on her, and the officers thought it looked like she did it to herself.
It was determined that the woman was the aggressor, and she was reported as being uncooperative during her arrest. She was transported to the Indian River County Jail and booked on suspicion of one misdemeanor count of battery, and one misdemeanor count of resisting arrest. She was released from custody the following day.
If you or someone you love is suspected of an assault or battery offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.