Domestic violence is a serious matter. The term “domestic violence” refers to assault and battery between members of the same household. Although most people think of husbands who batter their wives when they think of domestic violence, domestic violence can be perpetrated by a wife upon a husband, an adolescent child upon a parent, or an adult child upon a parent.

In past decades, domestic violence complaints often didn’t result in much – the spouse was typically removed from the home without an arrest. Today, however, law enforcement treats allegations of domestic abuse much more seriously. Most calls with complaints of domestic violence end in an arrest, which can be a terrifying ordeal for the accused individual.

In many cases, the “victim” brings false allegations in an attempt to gain an upper hand during child custody or divorce proceedings. Even if the victim later decides to drop the charges, it can be very difficult to stop the legal proceedings against the accused. In many abuse cases, the victims fear the abusers, who can easily convince them to drop the charges. Therefore, prosecutors often proceed with cases even when the victim has recanted the story.

Unfortunately, individuals convicted of domestic violence will face years or decades of difficulties stemming from the conviction. People with a record of domestic violence may have trouble finding a job or a place to live. It can also be very hard to maintain relationships with children or other family members if you have been convicted of domestic violence.

That’s why it’s critical, if you are facing domestic violence charges, that you obtain high quality legal representation to help you defeat the charges. If you are in Western New York, call the Defense Attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer at 585-484-7432. We will help you fight the charges. Call us today for a legal consultation.