Domestic Violence Defense Attorney | Sodhi Law Group
Domestic violence charges can have a major negative impact on one’s personal and even professional life. These are serious allegations and have serious consequences if found guilty. If charged with a family violence offense, the defendant may not be able to see their children or even more severe may have to stay away from their own home. Not to mention if involved in a domestic violence case there may be harsh judgments from the surrounding community.
Domestic violence covers more than just spousal or intimate partner abuse. It also includes child abuse, elder abuse and even audlt depentant abuse. All of these can bring misdemeanor or felony charges which includes fines, jail time or if charged as a felony prison time. The court may also require the defendant to take courses or treatment classes.
There are many defenses that can be used in a domestic violence case such as
- A solid alibi
- Proof it was not the defendant
- It was self defense
- False accusation
- Accidental
- Insubstantial evidence
These defenses will heavily rely on many factors and any evidence gathered through the investigation. Most important is any witnesses and their accounts of what had happened. What was reported to the police and if there was a 911 call placed, what does the recording show? If there are signs of struggle in the place of the incident or physically on the bodies of the persons involved, especially injuries. What were the emotional states of the persons involved, and has there been previous incidents reported against the defendant.
When all the evidence has been collected a proper defense for domestic violence can then be established. As easy as this may seem it is a very intricate process that involves crucial research and attention to detail. All police reports, witness accounts and physical evidence cannot be overlooked. Hiring a top notch lawyer is the key to a positive and successful outcome.
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