Assault & Domestic Abuse

Annandale Assault Charge Lawyer

Mistakes happen and accidents happen. While the police want to protect people, they often do so at the expense of the accused. If you face a domestic abuse or assault charge in Virginia, it is important to know your rights and make sure they are protected. At the Annandale offices of Lawrence T. Brooke, Attorney at Law, we will make sure your rights are protected and help you minimize the consequences.

Criminal Defense for Everyday People
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Many of our clients have faced assault charges for incidents where no one was hurt. Just a small touch could be enough to trigger criminal charges. We know that everyone loses their temper. But a conviction on assault charges can brand you as a violent criminal. We will diligently challenge your charges to fight for the best outcome possible in your case.

Domestic Violence

If there has been an alleged incidence of domestic violence, the police are obligated to make an arrest. This could be the case even if no physical violence ever occurred. Domestic violence allegations can have serious consequences for everyone involved.

Sadly, many people use the criminal justice system and allegations of domestic violence as a weapon against their spouse. What starts out as just a heated fight can end up having long-term implications, affecting one parent's relationship with their children, the ability to get a job, or the ability to obtain important security clearances.

Many people get in fights, particularly in or outside of bars. Frequently the loser goes to a magistrate and swears out a complaint for assault. When you are arrested and you try to explain that you were the one who was assaulted Virginia Magistrates will refuse to issue a warrant on your complaint because the other guy got there first.

This means that I could knock you out , go to a magistrate and claim you assaulted me, and when you regained consciousness and went in to swear out a complaint against me for knocking you out they would not only refuse to issue a complaint against me; They would arrest you because I got there first.

The defense of an assault case is simple. Either you didn't do it, you acted in self defense, or you're guilty. You need a lawyer.

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From our offices in Annandale, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused in Fairfax County and throughout Virginia. We are ready to answer any questions you might have about the assault charges you face. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.