Domestic Violence Ontario
In recent years there has been a major increase in cases of domestic violence in Ontario and many other areas of the world. The number of excuses for this type of violence seems to be endless, but in the end there is no excuse for physically or mentally abusing a person you profess to love. It is the fact that the person who has been abused still loves the one doing the abuse that stops so many of these cases being reported and going to court. If you find yourself accused of domestic violence in Ontario, you are going to need the services of a good attorney to defend you in a court of law. In most cases you will find that domestic violence crimes are handled a little differently than most other criminal offences. In this type of case you are likely to be presumed guilty of the charges unless and until you can prove yourself to be innocent. If you are found to be guilty of the charges, you stand to lose your home, your spouse and access to your children.
Once you have been accused of domestic violence in Ontario you are most likely going to be arrested and taken to your local jail. Before you speak to anyone, you will need to speak with an attorney to make sure that your rights are protected. Even though you may or may not be guilty of any of the charges brought against you, you still have a right to be represented by proper legal counsel. In most cases you will be arraigned before a judge who will explain the charges against you and give you the opportunity to plead.
You should realize that a charge of domestic violence in Ontario is a very serious matter and should not be taken lightly. If you are certain that you are not guilty of the charges, you should enter a plea of not guilty at your arraignment. Even if you do enter a plea of not guilty, you will have the opportunity to change your plea before your court date. This simply allows your attorney to see the evidence that is being presented to prove your guilt. Once you have entered a plea the judge is likely to issue a restraining order that is designed to keep you away from your accuser, in most cases of domestic violence in Ontario this means you cannot go home, see your spouse or your children until the case is over. You will need to make alternate living arrangements and should follow the court orders to the letter so that you do not add fuel to fire. If you are looking for an attorney to represent you for charges of domestic violence in Ontario or the surrounding areas contact TYA Law. This is a full service law office staffed with experienced lawyers that will be there to help you every step of the way. With ten lawyers on staff your case will be handled with the best representation possible and every effort will be made to provide a successful outcome.
