Domestic Violence Lawyer Serving Boston, MA

Boston Criminal Defense Attorney

Domestic violence refers to criminal offenses that involve violence or abuse between family members or cohabitants. Spouses, ex-spouses, people in a relationship or parents who have a child together may all be covered under Massachusetts domestic violence law. While often physical in nature, domestic violence may also include emotional abuse, neglect, child endangerment or sexual abuse.

Boston criminal defense attorney Scott D. Bradley is particularly experienced in handling cases involving domestic violence. As a former prosecuting attorney with the Suffolk District Attorney’s Child Abuse and Neglect Team, Attorney Bradley thoroughly understands both sides of domestic violence cases in Massachusetts. Add to this his extensive experience in criminal defense and his well-earned reputation as a hard-hitting trial attorney, and you have a criminal defense lawyer who is a force to reckon with in any domestic violence case.

What Makes Boston Domestic Violence Cases So Serious?

One important factor that often sets domestic violence charges apart from other criminal offenses is the fact that the state may press charges even if the victim does not want to follow through with a criminal case. Not only are domestic violence cases entirely investigated and prosecuted by law enforcement and the state’s prosecuting attorneys, these offenses are also often easier to fabricate. A person may make false or exaggerated claims against a person, and this may quickly escalate to a full-blown criminal case due to law enforcement’s eagerness to make an arrest and follow through with a case.

Make no mistake, domestic violence is a serious problem that should be addressed as soon as possible. Victims deserve all the protection the legal system has to offer. However, this should not result in an infringement of a defendant’s constitutional rights, particularly when the allegations are false.

Contact a Boston Domestic Violence Lawyer today to talk about your rights and options.