Domestic Violence

In the state of Massachusetts, merely being accused of domestic violence means that you will be arrested and taken to the police station. Even if the accusation is completely false, you will still be arrested and removed from your home. If you are in the Boston area and have been accused of domestic violence, you have the right to remain silent and are entitled to contact your Boston criminal defense attorney before you speak with the police.

Domestic violence typically involves any sort of violent assault between family members, couples, separated individuals with children together, and domestic partners. Our Boston criminal defense lawyers are well versed in domestic violence legislation and will fight to make sure that you or your loved one is treated with due process.

Our Criminal Lawyer Handles Domestic Violence Charges Involving:

Physical assault
Stalking
Sexual assault
Kidnapping

Like other similar crimes, domestic violence convictions result in serious and oftentimes life-changing penalties. In the state of Massachusetts, a domestic violence conviction can result in:

Jail time
Stiff Fines
Loss of child custody, temporary child custody, and/or visitation rights
Jeopardizing his or her immigration status if not a US citizen
Losing the right to own a firearm

A domestic violence charge can also result in further personal consequences such as loss of future employment and job opportunities, familial consequences, and social stigmas. Make sure that the damage to your personal life is minimal by contacting an experienced Boston criminal defense attorney today.