First Offence Domestic Violence Charges

If you find yourself facing a domestic violence charge and this is your first offence, the laws relating to your case may be different. As Melbourne lawyers with extensive experience in a number of fields, including domestic violence law, we can advise you of the best way to handle your specific matter and any way in which the laws may differ for your first offence.

Domestic violence charges are generally stalking charges or breaching intervention order charges.

Some general issues in breach intervention order cases are;

• What are the events that took place prior to the offending and the circumstances that may have led you to act out of character?
• Whose version of events is the truth?  As these matters are often very private and personal, it can frequently come down one's word against the other's. 
• How did it end like this? Often these charges arise out of a once happy and amicable relationship. It is important to explain what has gone wrong to the Judge so they can understand your point of view.
• What steps have we taken to prove to the Court that the offending behaviour has ceased? This is crucial in situations where there have been ongoing breaches of intervention orders. The Court needs to know its orders will be followed and what steps you have taken to change your behaviour.

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If you have been charged with a domestic violence related offence and need advice or legal representation, please contact us immediately by. calling 03 9670 5111 or book an appointment to meet with one of our lawyers.

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