When police respond to a domestic dispute, their primary goal is to deescalate the situation as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, that sometimes means making an arrest without conducting a thorough investigation first. As such, prosecutors often make charging decisions without all of the evidence. If you’re facing domestic violence-related charges but you think the court […]
Getting arrested for domestic violence is stressful enough without having to decode complicated legal jargon. Although a criminal defense attorney can handle the logistics of your case, it may be possible to alleviate some of the stress you are experiencing by learning the terms you will likely encounter throughout the proceedings. Below we’ve defined some […]
If you’re facing domestic violence-related charges, you’re probably under a lot of stress. Regardless of the circumstances, it’s natural to feel utterly powerless—and unbearably alone—in such a scenario.It’s important to remember that you’re not actually powerless, though, nor are you alone. By hiring a strategic criminal defense attorney, you will have a legal advocate to […]
It probably comes as no surprise that domestic violence-related crimes carry severe penalties. In the state of New York, for example, those convicted could face steep fines and incarceration. They may also have limited options when it comes to finding a job or a place to live. If you happen to be an undocumented immigrant, […]
If you’ve been charged with a domestic violence-related crime, you’re probably wondering how to clear your name. After all, your freedom is not the only thing at stake; your reputation is, as well. Having a domestic violence conviction on your record can affect virtually every aspect of your life, from where you can live to […]
It goes without saying that facing charges for a domestic violence-related crime is a stressful experience. With so much at stake, you may be tempted to post about your case on social media, perhaps to draw support or advice from close friends and family. Unfortunately, social media content is usually admissible as evidence in court, […]
If you’ve been charged with a domestic violence-related crime, your reputation is not the only thing that’s on the line. Depending on the charges in question and the potential penalties they carry, your very freedom, relationships, career, and financial future may all be at stake. Fortunately, just because you’ve been charged with a crime doesn’t […]
If your partner accused you of domestic violence and you ended up spending the night in jail, you may feel as though you’ve got nowhere to turn. You may even feel betrayed as the one person who was supposed to support you was ultimately the one who put you behind bars. While this is certainly […]
In the state of New York, domestic violence encompasses a broad range of offenses involving at least two members of the same family or household. Such offenses include assault, sexual misconduct or abuse, stalking, menacing, and strangulation. Domestic violence may involve people who: Are related by blood or marriage; Are legally married; Were once married; […]
If you’re facing domestic violence-related charges or if you were a victim of domestic violence, you may be wondering if it’s possible to get the charges dropped. It’s not uncommon for both parties in these cases to regret getting law enforcement involved, and accusers often desire not to have the offender prosecuted. Once the suspect […]
