Don’t wait to act on domestic violence charges

Accusations of domestic abuse can be devastating. Dealing with these types of charges is especially difficult because of the sensitive nature of these matters, and you may feel as if you have few options to assert your own rights. If you were charged with domestic violence, it is important to remain vigilant with your defense. Here is some information about domestic violence that might help you better understand your charges, which can be useful during criminal defense planning.

In California, domestic violence can occur between any two people who have a close, personal relationship. While allegations of this sort often occur between couples who are married or dating, a romantic component is not a necessary component of a close relationship. Some defendants are confused when they are charged with domestic violence for a nonromantic relationship since news reports and popular entertainment forms usually only depict romantically-involved couples dealing with this issue.

Charges for domestic violence involve allegations of physical abuse. Physically harming victims or attempting to do so is an obvious example of physical abuse, but other examples of this type of abuse might not be as apparent. Even threatening to hurt a victim counts as physical abuse, as does stalking or harassing a victim.

Defending yourself against these types of charges is important but complicated. Common defenses include pointing out false accusations, providing evidence of self-defense and demonstrating a lack of intent. However, there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to domestic violence charges. If you are worried about your future and need help defending yourself from such charges, you can visit our website to find out more about how these charges are handled in California.