You were threatened, abused or assaulted. You felt that you were in a situation where your personal safety was in danger. There was a physical altercation and you had to act in self-defense. Whatever the reason, you felt it necessary to call 911 for help, either to defuse a combustible situation or to protect yourself… Read More

Very often in situations where there is a domestic violence allegation, the accuser and the accused are residing together, either temporarily or more permanently, at the time of the incident. In most of these cases, the parties are husband/wife, domestic partners, involved in a dating relationship or have in some other way a traditional relationship… Read More

Recently I have had a few cases where I have been called upon to represent an individual who has been charged with a crime of domestic violence against a partner or family member who has been physically, verbally and emotionally abusive with them over a long period of time.  A victim defendant.   In one case… Read More