The Immediate Aftermath: How Men Are Falsely Accused Of Domestic Violence In Order To Win In Family Court
Nothing motivates me more than meeting a client who has been falsely accused of domestic assault. I never appreciated the prejudicial position of those falsely accused until I became a criminal defence lawyer. As a woman who had never been abused, living in a society where those charged are judged in the court of public […]
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The Effects of False Domestic Violence Allegations on Family Law Matters
There is a double-edged sword when it comes to domestic violence charges. The criminal justice system is slanted to favor the Complainant, the one making the accusation of abuse, in order to prevent other victims from facing fear in coming forward. As a society, we have categorically denounced violence within intimate partner relationships and we […]
How Co-operating with the Police Can Get You Fired
You have the right to remain silent, so do it. Speaking to the police can have many serious consequences both inside and outside of the courtroom. A few weeks ago a client came into my office and explained their situation. They had been charged with fleeing from the police, a police chase. Every person is […]
