Advice and Representation in Domestic Violence Cases
Domestic violence and spousal abuse are taken very seriously under Massachusetts law. For example, an officer responding to the scene is required to make an arrest even in misdemeanor cases if there is probable cause to believe that an assault occurred. If you're facing domestic violence charges in Suffolk County, Middlesex County or Norfolk County, contact a knowledgeable defense lawyer at the Boston law firm of Thomas McKean.
We advise and represent people accused of felony or misdemeanor domestic violence offenses in such situations as the following:
- Allegations of spousal abuse or assault on a child at home
- Domestic violence charges in current or past dating relationships
- Claims of assault or abuse between divorcing spouses
- Violations of domestic violence restraining orders
- Charges of stalking or harassment
Domestic violence charges can not only expose you to the risk of conviction and punishment for the criminal offense. They can also present continuing consequences that can affect many aspects of your life: your ability to maintain access to your children on an unsupervised basis, your standing in a licensed profession, or your scholarship status at a college or university. Boston defense attorney Thomas McKean's comprehensive knowledge of both criminal law and family law Overview can help you resolve a domestic violence case on terms that will minimize the long term fallout of a single unfortunate incident.
We represent married people, divorcing spouses, unmarried parents, people in intimate relationships, college or university students, immigrants or other foreign nationals, or juveniles, any of whom can be accused of domestic violence under Massachusetts law. To learn more about your legal options in a domestic assault case, contact Boston criminal defense attorney Thomas McKean for a free consultation.
