Marlborough Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer
With 25 years of experience in handling assault and battery cases, attorney Francis M Doran, Jr. has seen that most of these cases emanate from a domestic situation.
Cases of domestic violence are sensitive and difficult for all involved. Your judgment may have been clouded by the fact that you were angry. Any statements you make can form the basis of an arrest or conviction, whether or not the complainant testifies or not.
Do Not Talk to the Police; Talk to Me First
Let's figure out what your options are. In Massachusetts only, there is a legal mechanism available called accord and satisfaction. It can be used to quickly resolve minor civil matters and can facilitate the dismissal of minor criminal charges where both the victim and defendant agree. While many states have similar provisions for resolving misdemeanor cases, Massachusetts remains the only state in the country in which this device is employed to dismiss criminal domestic violence cases.
There are many avenues for alleged victims to drop or dismiss charges if the victim changes his or her mind about the arrest. The Fifth Amendment can even be utilized, in which a wife is not required to testify against her husband, partner or significant other.
Contact Doran & Doran, P.C. Today
In Framingham, Boston and throughout the West Metro in Massachusetts, call criminal defense lawyer Frank Doran at 508-653-1761 or contact Doran & Doran, P.C. online. There is no charge for the first meeting.
