Defending Yourself Against a Domestic Violence Claim
Domestic violence is a serious charge that can have far-reaching consequences in your life. Simply being accused of domestic violence can ruin your reputation, put your job in danger, and shatter your personal relationships. A conviction for domestic violence can result in fines, jail time, and even the loss of certain rights, such as owning a gun. Unfortunately, domestic violence is common in Kentucky, with more than 45 percent of women and 35 percent of men living in the state having experienced violence at the hand of an intimate partner at some point in life. In 2022, Kentucky police made 8,867 arrests for domestic violence and issued 16,402 Emergency Protective Orders. Not everyone who was arrested or served with protective orders were guilty of domestic violence, of course, and every person charged with domestic violence should be viewed as innocent until proven guilty. Proving your innocence is not always easy, however, especially without the criminal defense attorney Bo