Get Legal Help When Faced With Domestic Violence
June 13, 2010
The most important aspect of domestic violence is the victim’s safety as well as that of other family members. Getting out of the situation is almost always recommended until the legal and counseling issues can be addressed. The first stage of the process is when a criminal lawyer representing the victim files the necessary paperwork with the court.
These papers will provide legal protection in the form of a court order that safeguards the victim and family from further aggression. At the heart of all written protection orders is the safety and security of the victim.
Violating the judge’s order to refrain from contact with the listed protected persons and to restrain from all violence is a serious criminal offense. Another important consideration for the victim is the legal right to property, finances and housing mutually owned or under the control of the suspect and the victim.
Many victims of domestic violence fail to leave a dangerous situation. Often the victim feels they need the financial security normally provided by the suspect and will be helpless without it.
Many victims feel helpless and are convinced they cannot survive on their own apart from the one who has abused them. Using the services of a criminal attorney provides the necessary legal representation for the victim and ensures that the victim’s rights are honored.
A good attorney will guide the victim throughout the prosecution of the suspect in the criminal court system. The attorney retained by the victim in this type of case has the important job of countering the often aggressive legal defense of the defendant.
It is always wise to be represented by an experienced criminal attorney who fully understands these types of cases. If you are faced with a domestic situation, seek the services of a lawyer who specializes in criminal as well as family law issues.
Attorney Marc A. Zeve provides the most complete Ocean City MD criminal law and Worcester County MD DUI law in the area. He is a year-round resident with offices in Ocean Pines and Snow Hill who has been concentrating on the practice of criminal law and DUI law for 20 years. He also serves in Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
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