Domestic Violence Attorneys
Representing Clients Nationwide
Domestic abuse and child abuse are sensitive topics that encompass a variety of criminal charges, as well as social consequences. In many cases, due to the seriousness of such allegations, the accused is often believed to be guilty before any legal trial has taken place. This can damage a reputation and destroy the rest of a falsely accused person's life. At The Cochran Firm, we believe in the innocence of our clients. Our clients have rights and we work aggressively to ensure the upholding of those rights.
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is the ongoing abuse of any co-inhabitant which may include a spouse, partner, or child. Domestic abuse encompasses many different charges. An accused defendant may be charged with any of the following crimes either alone or in combination:
- Assault
- Battery
- Combined assault and battery
- Physical or emotional threats of abuse
- Sexual assault
- Harassment
- Stalking
- Verbal abuse
- Social isolation
- Other forms of control and mistreatment
Child Abuse
Child abuse involves the physical and/or emotional abuse of a child. The accused offender is often one of the following:
- Parents
- Grandparents
- Caretakers
- Older siblings
- Other family members
- Friends of the family
Any form of intentional cruelty toward a child that includes abusive actions or dangerous neglect constitutes a felony action. Child abuse varies in degrees and may also apply if no harm was intentional, but still resulted in injury.
Child abuse is a serious offense that can take many forms. Because of the sensitive nature of these crimes, law enforcement including police officers and judges are not likely to be understanding or lenient in any way. Child abuse can include any of the following accusations:
- Child molestation
- Child pornography
- Kidnapping
- Assault
- Negligence
These crimes also bring individual charges under these same categories. So, if you have been charged with any type of child abuse, chances are that additional charges will be filed against you as well.
The possibility of your innocence must be proven in a timely manner in order to save your reputation and your future. Wrongly accused offenders can have their whole lives destroyed by a false accusation of child abuse.
If you have been charged with domestic violence or child abuse, you need experienced lawyers who will mount a resourceful and aggressive defense on your behalf. These charges are very serious and if convicted, can destroy the rest of your life. Don't leave your freedom in the hands of just any defense attorney. Please schedule a domestic abuse defense consultation with The Cochran Firm Criminal Defense attorneys today.
