Fairfield Domestic Violence Lawyer

Domestic violence charges are treated very seriously under Connecticut law, and convictions can lead to significant penalties for the accused. However, not everyone who is charged with domestic violence or family violence is guilty, and your Fairfield domestic violence lawyer can help guide you through the process and ensure that your rights are protected. Oftentimes, police officers are aggressive in arresting individuals even when they do not have all of the facts and no eyewitnesses are available.  On some occasions, police officers even violate the accused’s Constitutional rights, in which case an arrest could be invalidated altogether.

In other cases, family members, such as spouses, make false representations to law enforcement personnel in order to gain an advantage in a divorce or child custody proceeding, or simply for purposes of getting even with the accused. Domestic violence and family violence arrests, charges, and convictions, can severely limit the accused’s ability to spend time with spouses, children, and other family members.

Moreover, court proceedings can drag on for many months and may involve multiple hearings before the court reaches a final decision.  Finally, domestic violence charges and convictions can impact a person’s standing in the community and reputation. It is essential that you have an experienced attorney in your corner representing you at every stage of the proceedings.

What Is Family Violence?

When family relationships enter the picture, a domestic violence case becomes more complicated, and additional rules apply. A family violence charge comes about when a domestic violence incident results in physical harm, bodily injury, or assault, or when an act of threatened violence amounts to fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, or assault. All of these factors occur between family members or household members to be classified as a family violence charge.

Who Is  Considered as Family in a Domestic Violence Case?

Under Connecticut law, family includes spouses, former spouses, parents, children, people aged 18 or older who are related by blood or marriage, people aged 16 or older who are either living together or who have lived together, people who have a child together, and persons who are or have previously been in a dating relationship. An experienced domestic violence attorney in Fairfield can best assist in determining the specifics of an individual’s particular charge, and defend it accordingly.

It is also important to note that under Connecticut law, an accused can still be convicted of family violence even if the accused’s spouse refuses to testify against him or her.

Contact a Fairfield Domestic Violence Attorney for Help Building a Defense

An experienced Fairfield domestic violence lawyer is ready to represent and defend you. These charges can have significant repercussions on your life and well-being.

Due to the sensitive nature of these types of charges, it is essential that you have an experienced legal team in your corner who knows and understands both the pertinent Connecticut statutes and how the court system works, in order to properly safeguard your rights.  The right attorney will be able to assist in effectively lessening or dismissing any penalties you may be facing. Call today.

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N/A Connecticut Domestic Violence Information Center 29 Fifth Street, Suite 2
Stamford
CT 06905
Phone: (203) 276-9443

Mark is extremely knowledgeable and is great at problem solving. Both small and large cases are no problem for him. He works hard to give you the best possible result and keep your record clean. Mike Bivona helped out with a large amount of time as well, and he was incredibly friendly and very helpful. He worked very hard to resolve everything dispite many setbacks. The whole office is great and all the staff are amazing!

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