To avoid the consequences of a domestic violence conviction, you will need to present a compelling legal defense strategy. Common defenses used to obtain acquittals for domestic violence allegations in Berkeley, CA include the following:
Acting in Self-Defense
You might be able to argue that you were acting in self-defense or defense of your children if you had reasonable belief that you or someone else was in imminent danger, and that the use of force was necessary to avoid that threat. However, for this defense to be successful, force must be appropriate to the threat question.
False Allegations of Domestic Violence
False allegations of domestic violence often occur when an intimate partner is angry or jealous, or the couple is going through a divorce, break up, or child custody battle.
Injuries Were Caused Accidentally
Arguing that the injuries were caused accidentally may be possible if the incident occurred unintentionally. Your domestic violence lawyer will need to thoroughly investigate the details of your case to obtain evidence that proves your story is consistent.