Cases involving domestic violence are often very sensitive cases dealing with a lot of human emotion. Acts of domestic abuse or even the accusations of such are enough to harm family relationships irreparably. This is especially true if you happen to be the one accused of home violence. Because of how damaging these cases can be to you not only publicly but also emotionally, they need to be approached and handled by an experienced domestic violence attorney who has years of experience working on countless abuse cases.

Under the California Criminal Code, domestic violence is termed when one member of a relationship uses physical or emotional abuse to gain power or control. Abuse can occur between family members, spouses, a child and a parent or even between cohabitants. The punishment is severe in that you may face years in prison, heavy fines and be ordered into court mandated counseling along with possibly losing leverage in divorce and child custody proceedings.

Even the littlest scratch and a statement against the accused are all that is needed to formally charge anyone with domestic abuse, especially in the great state of California. In many cases, arrests are made simply on a he-said/she-said basis. Some accusers even go as far to make false claims of domestic abuse in order gain an advantage in divorce and child custody proceedings where financial stakes are just as high for the accused. And in many cases, people falsely accused of family violence face a relatively good chance of getting charged and convicted of a crime they didn't commit because they lacked a proper defense lawyer.

In domestic cases, time is of the essence and if you do stand accused, you need to immediately get into contact with an experienced domestic violence lawyer. San Jose is home to many lawyers but almost all of them lack the necessary Criminal Defense Expertise and experience. An experienced lawyer will work to guide you through the tangled criminal justice system, gather all evidence, and build up a sound defense to help to either reduce your sentence or even get the charges dropped against you.

Among the charges that bring about the most falsified charges are those that fall under the category of domestic violence. Being charged with abuse is particularly traumatic for everyone involved. A domestic violence case is an incredibly emotional experience for the family involved. Not only is it especially traumatic to be accused of a domestic violence charge, the economic ramifications could be huge to go along with the potential jail time. However, thanks to the nature of the crime, all it takes to charge someone with domestic abuse is a small incidental injury and a statement.