Domestic Violence Accusations

Domestic Violence Defense in Lynn, MA

Facing domestic violence charges in Lynn, MA, can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At McNulty & O’Malley, our experienced defense attorneys provide strategic legal representation to protect your rights and future. We fight false accusations, work to reduce penalties, and explore all possible defenses to achieve the best outcome for your case. Domestic violence is aggressively prosecuted by Massachusetts District attorneys. Our criminal defense team nows how to investigate get to the bottom of false allegations to restore your reputation and freedom. Call (617) 240-9719 today for a confidential consultation and aggressive legal advocacy.

The new Massachusetts laws on Domestic Assault and battery provide for harsh consequences. If you are charged with domestic assault it would be very prudent for you to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney right away. Often times a domestic arrest is the result of an argument between a couple and a call to the police which most likely results in the arrest of someone. Once an allegation of and assault, a threat to commit a battery, or and assault and battery has been made, the police in most instances are trained to arrest the alleged offending party if the allegation is credible.

Once there is an arrest the charged person cannot be released from the police station for at least six hours. The so called cooling off period. The next stage in the case is the arraignment. Arraignment issues in domestic violence charges are a critical stage in the proceedings and it is important you have experienced counsel guiding you and looking out for your interests. Individuals released at the police station are often times surprised to learn that even thought they voluntarily came to the court on their own for arraignment the district attorney is now asking for a high cash bail or moving for a dangerousness hearing.

Each case is different and requires a fact intensive analysis application to the law. Often times the caller appears in court and tells the prosecutor they want the charges dropped. The district attorney is in most cases is not going to drop the charges but instead will try to get a guilty finding or proceed to trial.

Unfortunately it is not up to the caller to drop the charges once an arrest has been made. The decision to prosecute rests alone with the district attorney. In most cases the prosecutor will zealously prosecute the case even asking for bail at the arraignment. The courts take allegations of domestic assault very seriously. If there is an allegation that hands were put on a neck or there was attempted strangulation you can almost be assured the prosecutor will move to have you held without bail for up to 120 days.

There are numerous issues involved in the defense of a domestic assault and battery prosecution. From defending a restraining order from issuing to overlap with child custody and visitation issues. Remember the prosecutor is an attorney and it is of paramount importance that you also have an attorney on your side so that you are well informed as to all your options. An experienced domestic assault attorney can help you avoid pitfalls that could have life long consequences.

Attorney O’Malley has years of experience in defending domestic assault charges as well as representing clients in the probate court for challenging restraining orders as well as custody and divorce proceedings.

The consequences of a conviction for domestic assault and battery can be very harsh including long terms of probations or jail . Do not risk your future call an attorney to help guide you during this very difficult time.

Call today for a free consultation.