If you need assistance building a defense for a Boynton Beach domestic violence charge, the seasoned Attorneys at Leifert & Leifert can help. Our domestic violence lawyers and support staff are ready to work diligently to protect your rights, future, and reputation. Contact us today for a free consultation and case review. We look forward to helping you create a solid defense.
Consequences of Domestic Violence Charges
Domestic violence accusations can be life-altering, and they deserve expert legal counsel from an experienced attorney. Depending on the circumstances, an individual convicted of domestic violence can face:
- Jail time, or longer prison terms
- Hefty fines and restitution costs
- Periods of probation with various special conditions, depending on the sentences
- A damaged personal reputation
- Difficulty finding employment in a client’s preferred field of work or profession
- Challenges finding safe housing if convicted of felony domestic violence charges
It all depends on the circumstances of the case and related statutes. Most domestic violence charges in Boynton Beach fall under Florida statutes Title XLIII, Chapter 741. Sometimes, interstate and federal charges can occur if an alleged victim claims they were forced to travel across state lines.
How to Build a Defense in Domestic Violence Cases
Every case is unique. There is no pre-set formula to follow when building a defense for domestic violence charges in Boynton Beach. Still, one of the first things a talented attorney at Leifert & Leifert can do is help you prove or disprove your location on the specific dates the abuse was alleged to occur ( alibi ) or just challenge and refute the factual allegations against you..
Location is Everything
If someone accuses you of domestic violence, law enforcement needs solid proof that you were present at the specific times and dates when the alleged abuse occurred. We know evidence like work orders, social media posts, cell phone records, and travel tickets can be very valuable in domestic violence cases, because they help to prove or disprove our clients’ locations.
Factual Disputes
Factual disputes like these help to prove not only your innocence, but also that the other party is capable of confusing the facts and making serious errors in reports to law enforcement. If there were no witnesses to the alleged abuse, you may be able to argue that it did not happen.
Sometimes, there is no way to deny that a physical altercation took place. In those cases, a skilled attorney can help you prove that the altercation was mutual or that you were acting in either self-defense, defense of others, and/or that the alleged victim is the primary aggressor.
Mutual Altercations
There was a time when husbands, boyfriends, fathers, and other male figures took the brunt of the blame (and all the penalties) for domestic violence. Times have changed, however, and the Courts, Prosecutors, and Police now recognize that females are capable of domestic violence and are sometimes responsible, at least in part, for violent situations at home.
If an altercation did occur, building a quality defense might involve proving your injuries, too, or proving that the other party was purposefully provoking you to bad behavior.
Need Help Building a Defense for Boynton Beach Domestic Violence Charges? Call Leifert & Leifert Now
At Leifert & Leifert, we have plenty of experience building a defense for Boynton Beach domestic violence charges. We will fight tirelessly on your behalf and seek the best outcome for you and your familyv. Book your consultation today.
