Los Angeles Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer

Charged with Domestic Violence in L.A.?

Domestic violence charges can be filed against any type of domestic partners or cohabitants.  This can include spouses, parents, grandparents, roommates or any other type of relationship in which the two live in the same home or apartment.  When violence or the threat of violence occurs, usually law enforcement arrives on the scene.  They are required to arrest the individual accused of the threat or actual assault.  Domestic violence comes in many forms, and in a multitude of cases, the charges have been later determined to have been related to self defense or a vindictive ex-partner.  Both sexes are victims of domestic abuse, although many people do not realize that this is the case.  These cases occur across all social-economic strata, and no segment of society is free of domestic violence crimes.

Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles

 It has been determined that juries often automatically feel sympathy for the individual claiming to be the victim.  This creates a certain atmosphere and assumption of guilt that requires a highly skilled criminal defense lawyer in order to launch a compelling defense that can increase the likelihood of a better outcome of the case.  However, it is crucial that you contact the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz as quickly as possible after the arrest in order to initiate defense actions on your behalf.  A strong defense usually starts from the moment of the arrest. 

The individual making the accusation of domestic violence cannot then recant and have the charges dropped.  The law specifically gives the right to dismiss charges of domestic violence to the prosecutor - not the accuser.  This is to avoid a victim dropping charges after being threatened.  This creates a frightening situation for the individual facing domestic violence charges.  When the accusation is proven to be an exaggeration or possibly a false accusation, it is up to the lawyer from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz to negotiate with the prosecutor.  You can be assured that the attorney knows how to fight, knows how to negotiate, and if the case goes to trial, can fight aggressively to defend you.