Family Violence

There are two sides to every story. However, the police often only present one side to the District Attorney.  I have seen this happen throughout my career, and the result is that someone who is completely innocent, or perhaps justified in their conduct, gets charged with some form of assault.  If that happens to you, then you need a skilled criminal defense attorney working on your case.  I am here to help.  I am here to discover what really happened and present your story in Court.  I will take the time to investigate your side of the story, and will fight hard to prove that your side is right.

If you are charged with a crime alleging dating or family violence, then you must be especially careful about how you handle your case.  Dating violence is an assault directed at a person with whom you have a continuing intimate relationship, and family violence is an assault directed at family members, former spouses, or your baby’s mother or father.  These cases must be handled with care because a conviction or guilty plea to one of these offenses can have a lasting impact on your life.  

Family violence continues to be a hot button issue in our society, and the result is that district attorneys don’t always treat the accused fairly.  For example, it only takes an allegation to get someone charged with family violence, but if an accuser later admits there was no violence, the DA’s office will often put more pressure on the accused.  The District Attorneys usually assign family violence cases to special prosecutors who have more resources to go after you. This is why hiring a skilled attorney to represent you is so important.  I have experience in handling family violence offenses, and I am here to help you work your way through this difficult time in your life.