Criminal Defense

Thousands of people are accused of offenses related to domestic violence. The term “domestic violence” refers to physical, emotional, or psychological attacks that occur between family members or intimate partners. According to statistics published by Women Against Abuse, one in three women and one in seven men will be the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lives. Domestic violence affects people across the socioeconomic spectrum, and can criminal cases stemming from instances of alleged domestic violence can result in severe legal penalties. While domestic violence is undoubtedly a serious issue, so are unfounded allegations of violence and other types of abuse. People who are convicted of domestic violence can be affected by the existence...