Austin Domestic Violence Attorneys
A domestic violence charge can upend your life, not just because of the possibility of imprisonment, but also because of the personal and professional problems. Domestic violence allegations are damaging, and on your own, you can’t control the fallout. But you’re not alone when you have us.
At Adamo & Adamo Law Firm, we’re domestic violence attorneys in Austin who know the complexities of these charges. You face high stakes when you face an accusation of committing violence against a member of your household. But your rights demand that you have an aggressive, thorough defense from an attorney you can put your faith in.
Talented Defense Attorneys On Your Team
As domestic violence attorneys, we take on cases where people are feeling the pressure of an intense criminal investigation. The types of crimes our clients are charged with include:
- Domestic assault: This involves causing bodily harm, threatening harm or making offensive contact with a family or household member, or someone with whom the offender has a dating relationship.
- Aggravated domestic assault: This is a more severe form of domestic assault that involves causing serious bodily injury, or using or exhibiting a deadly weapon during the assault.
- Continuous violence against the family: This charge applies when an individual commits two or more acts of domestic assault within a 12-month period, even if the assaults are against different victims.
- Stalking: Engaging in behavior that causes someone to fear for their safety or the safety of their family, and this behavior is directed toward a current or former partner or family member.
- Harassment: Repeatedly communicating in a way that is intended to annoy, alarm, or torment a family or household member.
- Violation of a protective order: Ignoring the terms of a court-issued protective order designed to protect a family or household member from further harm.
But, we get immediately to work for our clients in building a defense.
Many of these cases do not come down to physical evidence but to the testimony of accusers. However, testimony is well known to be inconsistent and flawed. Holding your accusers to high standards of clarity during their testimony can build doubt in the case. And doubt is exactly what you need.
The standard of proof in any criminal case is beyond a reasonable doubt. Our goal is to introduce doubt into all of the evidence and testimony against you, which is not always simple to do. All evidence is up for debate. All testimony can be questioned. And that’s exactly how we work.
Steps To Take After An Arrest
When you’ve been charged with a crime and brought into custody, you may often feel like you recognize the situation you’re in. You may think this is just like TV, and you may even think you can just explain your side and leave.
Talking to police is the number one way that people find themselves in deeper trouble with the police. Police are not there to discover the truth of the situation. They are there to collect evidence and find ways to convict you.
The best thing you can do is to tell them you want a lawyer and you will exercise your right to remain silent. By doing that and then remaining silent until we arrive, you take control of the case against you. And we can begin fighting back.
Why You Can Count On Us
We are experienced attorneys who work in Austin regularly. And we also know the depths of stress and difficulty you’re facing. We’re here for you, to treat you with respect and dignity as you confront these charges. We’ll stay by your side.
Call us at 713-237-8380 or send an email using this form to start taking back control of your life.