Protecting yourself Against Domestic Violence Charges
Domestic violence cases in Miami, Florida usually begin like any other disagreement that a couple might encounter. As the argument proceeds, emotions tend to escalate and then begin to heat up to the point that a physical confrontation occurs. In the end, someone either feels threatened or gets hurt and the police are then contacted. The couple is then separated once the police arrive, statements are taken, any injuries are photographed and in most cases, someone is taken to jail. There can be many emotions associated with a domestic violence situation, including remorse, embarrassment and shame.
There are serious legal consequences attached to domestic abuse cases. Such situations can be devastating and can also create a turning point in the relationship. Domestic violence cases tend to be quite complex as a result of the emotional nature of the dispute. In fact, it is quite common for details of the argument to be left out or for details to be exaggerated. As with anything else, there are always two sides to the story. This is precisely why you need an experienced Miami domestic violence lawyer if you find yourself in a situation where you have been accused of and arrested for domestic violence.
A Miami domestic violence lawyer can help you with a preparing a variety of different defenses for domestic violence charges. One of the most common defenses is false accusation. This is actually more common than you might think. Self-defense is another common defense that may be appropriate when one individual finds it necessary to use force in order to stop another person from perpetrating physical assault against them. Finally, in some cases, there may be contact that is unintentional, resulting in an accident. Whatever the case may be, an experienced Miami domestic violence attorney can help you to sort through the facts and prepare the best defense possible. The lawyers at Pensky & Kim, P.A. are available 24/7 and can easily be reached at (305) 571-9800.
