He-Said, She-Said crimes.... Jeff Goldman will interview the reporting party, and ask the right questions.
It Starts With A Nasty Text Message Or A Dispute About The Kids...
and escalates into yelling, screaming and allegations of assault, and before you know it, you are not allowed to enter your own home. The 'protected party' lives there, and you are not permitted inside.
Domestic Violence (DV) Crimes Are Treated Differently By The State.
There are designated DV units, run by prosecutors who handle DV cases and nothing else. DV crimes also have their own statute. If you are wondering why you were charged with the 'DV tag' its probably because you are a 'household member' or in a 'dating relationship.' You need an attorney who knows the DV laws in and out, to defend you from government accusations and interference in your life.
Assault and Self Defense
The legal definition of assault is an unlawful offensive touching... remember it has to be unlawful, so, for example, if somebody hits you first, you may be defending yourself.
Police officers write down what they saw or heard. But defense attorneys work with what we don't know. Sometimes police officers arrive on the scene and simply arrest the biggest person in the room. But police don't know the beggining, the middle or the end of the story, and they don't know if the 'alleged victim' was standing between you and the only way out of the house, and that you knew it wasn't going to be easy, but it was time to leave.
No Contact Orders
Your spouse, girlfriend or boyfriend, can request the court to issue an order of protection. Or, if you have been charged with assault, a court itself can issue a no contact order, even if the 'protected party' does not want the order. The court has the power to keep this order in place until you are acquitted of the charges.
Don't let a false accusation take your freedom away. My thorough approach identifies possible loopholes that can get your case dismissed. I can help you win your case or negotiate a better deal. Call today.
Want to know more about how I can help you? Call today at: (206) 331-1903 for your free consultation.
"Jeff is excellent on his feet and is an exceptional and organized researcher..... "
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"I would recommend him for anyone charged with a crime."
-Kenan Isitt, Seattle Criminal Defense Attorney
