Boston Massachusetts Domestic Violence

People who have been charged with domestic violence in Boston and throughout the state of Massachusetts are often dealing with immense emotional and mental stress.  They may be in the midst of an ongoing conflict with their wife, husband, partner, or child when they are accused of committing domestic violence.  Even if the accusation is false or dramatized, it can lead to a person’s immediate arrest by local law enforcement.  Once people are accused of domestic violence, they are usually removed from their homes and detained in jail until criminal charges have been filed and bail has been posted.

2002 Massachusetts Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Guidelines.

Domestic violence charges can turn a person’s world upside down.  If convicted of domestic violence, whether it is a felony or misdemeanor charge, people stand to face possible jail time, imprisonment, fines, probation, community service, and even restraining orders.  Additionally, if someone is convicted of a domestic violence offense that person may be ordered to attend and complete either an anger management program or a certified batter's program. A batter's program is an intense 40 session program that is monitored by a state agency. More about the certified batter's programs.

People who have been convicted of domestic violence will have the conviction noted on their criminal records, which can make it impossible for them to obtain employment, housing, or even education opportunities in the future. 

This is why it is always in a person’s best interest to retain the services of a reputable criminal defense attorney when they have been charged with or even accused of domestic violence in Boston and throughout Massachusetts.  By retaining an experienced domestic violence lawyer, people can be assured that they will be provided with professional advice and advocacy throughout the various phases of their criminal case.  When people allow an experienced attorney to get involved from the very beginning of their domestic violence cases, they stand a much greater chance of obtaining a positive outcome. 

Boston DomesticViolence Attorney                                                                   Massachusetts Domestic Violence Attorney

The Law Office of Patrick T. Donovan has represented people who have been accused of and charged with domestic violence throughout the state of Massachusetts.  At the Law Office of Patrick T. Donovan, we are committed to aggressively pursuing the best possible outcome for each and every one of our clients. 

As a Assistant District Attorney, Attorney Patrick Donovan is well aware of the many legal strategies both law enforcement and district attorneys will use when trying to obtain a domestic violence conviction.  Mr. Donovan uses his prior knowledge as a prosecutor to his clients’ advantage by challenging evidence submitted by state attorneys, investigating faulty law enforcement procedures, and ultimately providing the best criminal defense for every single one of his clients. 

Call the Law Office of Patrick T. Donovan today for your free initial consultation at 617 479-1800.

Boston Criminal Attorney Patrick T. Donovan handles cases for clients located in:  Boston, Dorchester, West Roxbury, South Boston, East Boston, Quincy, Milton, Weymouth, Randolph, Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, Rockland, Amherst, Dedham, Norwood, Cambridge, Somerville, Westwood, Needham, Wellesley, Stoughton, Brockton, Canton, Sharon, Avon, Revere, All of Cape Cod. Plymouth, Duxbury, Hanover.