Dutchess County Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer
Defense for Domestic Violence Charges in NY
People accused of domestic violence will be in a whirlwind of unknowns. What criminal penalties can be used against them if they are convicted? How will their reputation in the community withstand the accusations even if they are never charged with a crime? Are their parental rights at risk as well? There will be many questions and not many clear answers at first.
Get the clarification, guidance, and representation you need from the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC. Our Dutchess County domestic violence defense lawyers take pride in defending the wrongfully accused and ensuring the criminal justice system stays honest. You can depend on us for honest and effective advocacy, as well as comforting moral support through such a difficult time.
You can dial (845) 605-4330 to request a consultation with our law firm to get started.
Possible Defenses to Accusations of Domestic Violence
In addition to being renowned criminal defenders, our team of attorneys are also the trusted name in family law disputes throughout New York. This legal insight proves extremely useful when managing a domestic violence defense case since many false accusations originate from jilted people who want to unjustly penalize their ex-spouses, or soon-to-be ex-spouses. Even an unfounded accusation of domestic violence or child abuse can cause a court judge to strip parental or property rights from the accused spouse, completely turning a divorce or family law case upside-down and out of their favor.
When working on your domestic violence defense case, we will want to consider:
- Misunderstandings: Many accusations of domestic violence not rooted in trying to gain an advantage in a divorce actually stem from misunderstandings. Imagine a scenario in which someone talks to their best friend who has a suspicious-looking bruise. A report of domestic violence could originate from not knowing the true cause of the harm.
- Exaggerations: Heated arguments are not necessarily a form of domestic violence, but they are often the reason why such accusations are filed with police. In the middle of a familial conflict, it is easy for people to lose track of what actually happened and inadvertently exaggerate the situation to others.
- Self-defense: Everyone has the right to defend themselves or a loved one from harm through physical force. As many incidents of domestic violence are tied to heated arguments, it is possible you had to defend yourself from violence on part of your accuser before being able to remove yourself from the situation.
- False accusations: As discussed previously, intentional fabrications can play a significant role in domestic violence cases. People who want to hurt someone’s reputation, finances, and freedom can report abuse caused by a family member, loved one, or housemate in an unusual form of revenge.
The aforementioned defense strategies are only four possibilities. One or none of them may be applicable to your case. We work closely with you to get total comprehension of the events leading to the accusation so the defense we do build for you is personalized and as effective as can be.
When Convicted of Domestic Violence
New York considers domestic violence a form of assault against a family or household member. As such, it can be categorized as a high level misdemeanor or felony with imprisonment and steep fines used as criminal penalties upon conviction. Domestic violence cases can also be brought to family law or civil courts. The result of losing those cases can be the removal of your rights as a parent or a member of your household, such as forced relocation.
Uphold the Truth With Our Legal Defenders – (845) 605-4330
Getting to the truth is imperative for your domestic violence defense case. Using our decades of total legal experience in both criminal defense and family law, our Dutchess County domestic violence defense attorneys are well-equipped to shield you from an unjust outcome and consequences. We would like to hear from you as soon as you need our help. Contact us at your first opportunity to begin the defense of your good name and future well-being.
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"Unfortunately some of the hardest times in our lives we need an attorney to help guide us through such emotional and uncertain and scary period"Unfortunately some of the hardest times in our lives we need an attorney to help guide us through such emotional and uncertain and scary period. Choosing the best attorney can take away some of the fear and anxiety Dennis and his absolutely amazing team have held my hand and calmed my nerves on more than one occasion Stacey is always on the other end of the phone to reassure me that it is a process and it will be ok.I have found such comfort in Dennis his knowledge and strong confidence that he and his team have it all under control allows me to focus on myself and my children while they handle my case. I highly recommend this firm!- Jennifer Garofolo
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Kristen and Erika were wonderful to work with. Very professional, yet compassionate. They thoroughly explained everything in understandable terms. Both Kristen and Erika were prompt in all communications and kept me informed throughout.
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Tough, gracious, generous, and committed describe Kristen’s qualities as my attorney. And much thanks to the paralegal team as well. Their combined experience provided prompt support whenever I had any questions and helped talk me through my situation and to provide clarity. I can’t thank Kristen and her team enough for the all hard work and kindness through the process.
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I am so thankful I found this law office to handle my divorce. Kristen was a pleasure to deal with and handled my divorce flawlessly. Communication was always very fast, and always very clear. I highly recommend! Couldn’t have been handled better. Thank you.
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