Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence in Phoenix

Gillespie, Shields & Associates

Domestic violence is a serious criminal offense, which means that once people are accused of committing abuse against significant others or family members, they will face immediate criminal prosecution.  Once accusations are made, law enforcement will quickly intervene.  Police may launch invasive investigations and place the accused under arrest.  Even in cases where accusations are 100% false, the accused will be vigorously prosecuted.  For this reason, anytime people are falsely accused of domestic violence, there are several things they should do.

First, they must understand the severity of the accusations.  Even accusations that are not truthful can lead to criminal charges.  After people have been charged with domestic violence, the criminal process will commence and people will face life-changing legal penalties if they are convicted.  For example, if a man is falsely accused of abusing his wife or children and he is convicted, he may have to spend months or years in prison. 

Second, people should know their rights.  Just because people are accused of committing crimes does not make them guilty.  People remain innocent until they are proven guilty in a court of law.  This means that people must do everything they can to fight their false domestic violence charges.  They must never assume that they are without legal options or resources.

Finally, people must hire an experienced domestic violence lawyer.  People who have been falsely accused need an aggressive legal advocate on their sides who can investigate allegations, challenge evidence and ultimately prove that they are innocent.  When people have representation from a skilled domestic violence defense attorney, they are much more likely to avoid conviction.

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If you have been falsely accused of committing domestic violence, now is the time to secure the services of a professional Phoenix domestic violence attorney, like the attorneys at Gillespie, Shields & Associates.  Contact Gillespie, Shields & Associates to review your domestic violence case today!