Helping You Out of the Jungle of Domestic Violence Charges

Domestic violence laws require “mandatory arrest” of a person accused of domestic violence. This policy allows a police officer to arrest a person without completing a thorough investigation. Yet, police charge many innocent people for a crime based on a policy and not based on the actual events of the case. These arrests fill the courts with unnecessary cases. There may even be times when the couple reconciles and the accused is still charged. Our domestic violence defense lawyers defend these types of cases. We can help an innocent person out of a sticky situation. Criminal Protection Orders In Denver, a criminal restraining order is automatically issued in domestic violence cases. The judge may prevent the accused from entering his or her home or seeing his or her children. It is an official criminal order that protects the alleged victim. A protection order protects the complaining witness from contact from the accused. Restraining orders can be difficult when dealing with the aftermath of domestic violence charges. The incident may have been a misunderstanding. However, the charges and the criminal protection order may still be in place. This may make it difficult to see your children. There are ways to contest this order by attending a court hearing. Musell Law can ask to change the conditions of the criminal protection order. The judge will decide if you can have contact with your children or significant other. Fast Track Program The Domestic Violence Fast Track program is a program set up by the prosecution. The program used to process domestic violence cases. The prosecution offers this program to individuals with no prior record. But this program requires the accused to plead guilty to domestic violence charges. The sentence varies from a year or more of probation. Although this seems like an easy solution, it is not the best choice. If you are innocent or cannot accept a domestic violence conviction, then this program is not for you. Fast Track programs do not give you time to meet with an attorney to review your case. Prosecutors send Fast Track cases to court the next business day after the alleged incident occurred. It is best to talk to a domestic violence lawyer to review your rights and discuss possible defenses. There is too much on the line. Contact a domestic violence attorney early on. Doing so helps you fight false accusations and helps build a strong defense. False Accusations Sometimes domestic violence allegations can be alleged with little proof. In a family home, a mother can falsely accuse a father of abusing their child. There are many reasons why people falsely accuse another person of domestic violence. Revenge, anger, and jealousy may cause a person to falsely accuse another person of abuse. Helpful Information Mandatory Arrest Laws Domestic Violence Charges Fast Track Programs False Accusations Musell Law, LLC will successfully defend against false accusations. we defend domestic violence cases in Denver and throughout the metropolitan area.