Domestic Violence

Domestic violence charges are serious and can carry lasting legal and personal consequences. However, being accused of a crime does not mean a conviction is inevitable. There are several defense strategies that may apply depending on the facts of the case, the available evidence, and how law enforcement handled the investigation. Why Defense Strategy Matters… read more

In Kentucky, domestic violence is defined as a range of harmful or threatening acts toward someone in your household or close family. The law covers physical injury, serious physical injury, stalking, sexual abuse, strangulation, assault, or even acts that cause a reasonable fear of any of those harms.  Domestic violence cases are taken seriously regardless… read more

If you’ve been charged with domestic violence, prosecutors usually have one goal in mind: they want to convict you. The prosecutor may use numerous tactics to achieve that goal. Some prosecution tactics may be underhanded, while a few of the tactics could blatantly violate your civil rights. Understanding prosecution tactics in a domestic violence case… read more

Domestic violence charges are serious offenses in Kentucky. Unfortunately, law enforcement officers often err on the side of caution if they have any reasonable suspicion that someone committed domestic violence. If the police are called to your home for a complaint of domestic violence, you will likely be arrested.  In many cases, an arrest for… read more