Domestic Violence is a term that renders a knee-jerk reaction when mentioned. When one has been accused of Domestic Violence, it often places that person in a difficult position. Especially if the allegations are false.
Domestic Violence laws in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have served victims of crimes in many situations; however this is not always the case. In Massachusetts, when there are false allegations being made, oftentimes it becomes a race… The finish line? The police station. He or she who arrives first will be the one pressing charges. Second place, a trip to jail, criminal record and/or loss of employment. Unfair odds when we are talking about someone’s life, reputation in the community or livelihood. Domestic Violence is not a game and shouldn't be treated as such.
Oftentimes, Police Officers do not know whose word to believe and that is why many times the person who reports the crime first will be in the driver’s seat. What many citizens of Massachusetts do not realize is that the Domestic Violence Law, by statute, prefers arresting the person who is alleged to be the aggressor, even if there is no physical evidence to corroborate the complaining witnesses’ story. This is why an experienced and thorough Criminal Defense Attorney can conduct an investigation into the facts, witnesses, participants and physical evidence in an effort to uncover the truth. It is common for bitter ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend, spouse or in-law to report a False Allegation regarding Domestic Abuse in order to get the upper hand in a custody battle, revenge or monetary gain. The worst mistake that someone can make when a False Allegation is made regarding Domestic Violence is not hiring an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney. Not doing so could lead to a lifetime of major difficulties whether obtaining employment, housing, credit, etc.
Don’t let yourself become a victim of a False Allegation regarding Domestic Violence. It is paramount to exercise your rights in such dire situations. For more information on this matter and any other domestic violence-related charges such as Domestic Assault and Battery, Domestic Assault, Criminal Harassment, Stalking, Threatening, and/or Intimidation of a Witness in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, please Contact Attorney Paul R. Moraski at 978-744-1200.
Paul R. Moraski, Esq.
The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski
221 Essex Street, Suite 51
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Tel: 978.744.1200
Fax: 978.825.1370
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