Chicago Domestic Violence Defense Attorney

Charged with Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence law and the term "domestic violence" are those criminal acts that involve domestic abuse, including charges of child abuse and neglect, spousal abuse and domestic-partner abuse, as well as cases of elder abuse. Domestic abuse charges are not necessarily based upon a physical attack. The charge can be filed against a person who is accused of threatening, emotionally abusing or harassing another domestic partner.  Domestic abuse charges can be filed against any domestic partners, including roommates, relationship partners of either or the same sex, but often is related to women. The majority of domestic violence charges filed involve accusations of violent acts against women.

It has been proven over recent years that men are often the victims of domestic violence but are less likely to report the situation and the truth only comes out when they are accused of the crime themselves. These cases can involve many factors, including false accusations, exaggerations, and self defense. In some cases, the accusations of domestic violence are part of a bitter relationship breakup or divorce and are an effort to gain an advantage in child custody or other legal matters.

Defending Charges of Domestic Violence in Chicago

No matter what your situation is, there is one thing you can be certain about; you need a skilled Chicago criminal defense lawyer to help you get the matter resolved.  Every aspect of your case will be thoroughly analyzed to determine our best approach. In some cases, alternatives to jail or prison time can be arranged if we act quickly. Other case may be fully withdrawn when we bring the true facts to the attention of the judge and prosecutor.

Domestic violence charges are very serious, and as time passes, the penalties for this crime have increased, and law enforcement acts quickly to arrest any individual who is accused of this crime when they get a domestic violence call. They have little option other than to take the word of the accuser and arrest the person they accused. This creates difficult legal problems when an argument has led to someone calling the police. Even when the alleged victim recants, only the prosecutor can dismiss the charges. This difficult legal situation requires skilled legal assistance, and the attorney at Goldman & Associates can help.

Contact a Chicago domestic violence defense lawyer from our firm at once if you are accused of committing domestic violence.