Cape Cod Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys

Domestic violence is a broad term referencing any criminal act committed against another member of your household, family, or person in which you have or had a domestic situation. This includes ex-husband and girlfriends and mother or father of your child or children. The allegation of domestic violence is devastating and can also be difficult to process.

What began as a misunderstanding has now spiraled downward into criminal charges. What now? Now is not the time to shut down, get angry, get defensive, or lose control. Now is the time to must pull yourself up and begin your offense.  The first thing that you need to do is contact an experienced criminal defense attorney on Cape Cod who has experience with Domestic Violence charges in the courts of Massachusetts.

What Constitutes Domestic Violence In Cape Cod

• physical injuring the other party
• attempting or threatening to injury the other party
• putting someone in harm’s way or threatening imminent harm
• coercing another into forced acts under threat

No Physical Contact Is Required To Be Charged

We would like to stress that it is not necessary that the alleged criminal act involves actual physical contact. The act of imposing emotional violence, intimidation, and fear may be enough for an arrest. You could be facing:

• Up to $5000 in fines and up to 2 1/2 years of prison time for a first offense.
• Over $5000 in fines and up to 5 years in prison for a subsequent offense.

Charges and Punishments Can Be Incremental

In addition, each charge can increment with both the fines and the prison sentence. Notwithstanding the criminal court and sentencing aspects of a domestic violence offense, you may also face future civil lawsuits as well as protective orders and custody changes if you are convicted and if those elements apply. When all is said and done, if you have children in common, your relationship with those children can and likely will be affected. Your work and career will likely be affected. Every aspect of your life will be touched by any charges arising out of a domestic violence accusation. It is not enough to plea bargain with the state, it is critically important for you, your family and your future that the charges be fought vigorously as though your life depends on it because it does.

Contact our office today to learn more about how we can help you with your Cape Cod domestic violence charges.