Home Invasion According to a recent article by Boston.com, a 21-year-old ex-boyfriend smashed open his 17-year-old girlfriend’s bedroom window and climbed inside her Worcester apartment early one morning. The suspect was confronted by a witness, and fled from the apartment. He was later tracked down by law enforcement, was taken…
Domestic Assault and Battery Charges Domestic assault and battery charges are something that many criminal defendants face. Whether there is some truth to the allegations against you or if you stand falsely accused, if you are being charged with domestic violence, you need to get into touch with an experienced…
False Allegations of Domestic Assault Domestic assault can be a sensitive topic for many different reasons. On the one hand, when domestic assault allegations are true, it means that one family or household member has suffered an assault at the hands of someone else in the family or household. On…
Defense Against a Domestic Assault Allegation Unfortunately, many domestic violence cases turn into a “he said/she said” scenario. When a lack of reliable evidence is present, justice is left at the door. But it doesn’t have to be. If you have been falsely accused of domestic assault, you can protect…
Domestic Assault Charge A domestic assault charge is a serious crime with severe penalties and fines. But the costs do not stop there. A conviction carries with it life-long personal and professional consequences. If you have been charged with domestic violence, a skilled attorney can help you understand the repercussions and…
Challenge the Prosecution in a Domestic Assault Case Few things are more damaging to a person’s professional and public reputation than a false accusation of domestic assault. However, too many defendants assume the system errs on the side of the alleged victim. The truth is that with swift action and…
Should criminal accusations regarding domestic assault and battery subject someone to losing their job? No! Mere accusations of criminal activity does not constitute guilt. So what is behind the public outcry demanding the automatic suspension of football players accused of domestic assault and battery? Obviously not due process. Due process…
If you or someone you love is facing a criminal domestic assault or battery charge, it is crucial that you seek counsel to evaluate your case. Gaining the experience of a legal professional is the only way to protect yourself from an onslaught of legal ramification. Knowing your options will…
As previously discussed in part 1 of this blog series, if children are present when police come to your home in response to a domestic assault and battery report, they will report the instance of the domestic assault to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) by submitting a 51A…
Any close living situation may eventually cause agitation and strife between those people living together. And in some cases, the situation reaches a boiling point and people start to lash out, sometimes even violently. When violence occurs within the home, it is considered domestic assault. In the middle of a…