False Domestic Violence Accusation? Here’s What You Need to do Right Now

Calling the police and claiming domestic violence is one sure way of getting a spouse or other intimate partner in deep trouble with the law. Unfortunately, not all claims of domestic violence are true, and if you’ve been falsely accused of domestic violence, it can seem like your life will never return to normal. According to the defense experts at PCS Law, you must get in front of a false domestic violence claim immediately if you have any hope of clearing your name.

Retain a Defense Attorney

Before you do anything else with regard to the domestic violence claim, you absolutely must hire a defense attorney that specializes in domestic violence law. Proving your innocence in a case that will basically be “he said, she said” is extremely difficult, but an attorney will assist you in finding evidence that supports your case or refutes the accusing party’s case. You will probably be understandably emotional throughout this process and shouldn’t try to mount a defense on your own.

An attorney will also guide you through the steps you can take to bolster your claims of innocence. This might be finding witnesses to any injuries the other person is claiming, securing character witnesses who can testify that you are not the type of person who would abuse anyone else, and investigating other factors that could prove your innocence. Of course, you’ll need to participate in these activities, but an attorney will tell you exactly what you need to do to support your case.

Avoid the Other Party at All Costs

During the investigation portion of your case and throughout any trial, you absolutely must stay away from the other party. They will likely have a protection order taken out against you, which is standard in domestic violence cases, and even if you know you don’t deserve it, you must obey it. You do not want any record of a protection order violation to come up during the case. This will only hurt your chances of being found innocent, even if the accusations are false.

If you share children with the person who is accusing you of domestic violence, you will need to follow the custody orders to the letter. You may want to see your children more often or without supervision, but if those stipulations are in the custody order, you must stick to them. Remember that this is likely only a temporary situation that will work itself out once your case is over. It’s going to be difficult to wait, but it’s imperative that you do.

Avoiding the accusing party extends to social media. These days, so many convictions can be traced to poor behavior online. Sure, it’s tempting to want to defend yourself to statements you see from the other party, but you simply must abstain from responding. In fact, you should probably get off of all social media platforms until your case is resolved. This will prevent you from getting emotional over something that’s written about you and it will ensure you don’t respond. Let your attorney worry about the statements the other party is making because it won’t present them in a positive light either.

Conclusion

No one likes being falsely accused of anything, and domestic violence claims are even worse. But don’t give up and don’t give in. Hire an attorney and let them fight on your behalf.

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