Spousal Abuse

Domestic abuse against a spouse is an emotionally charged crime that is prosecuted aggressively in court. Anyone who has been charged with harming or threatening to harm a spouse may be considered guilty in the court of public opinion long before a verdict is ever reached in a court of law. Charges of spousal abuse can tarnish your personal and professional reputations and alienate you from your friends and relatives.

If you have been charged with a crime for behaving violently towards your spouse, consider contacting the West Palm Beach criminal defense attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today at 561-353-2800 to discuss your case.

Types of Charges

A domestic violence case can include a variety of criminal charges, depending on the severity of the accusations brought against you. You may be facing charges for assault, battery, sexual assault, aggravated assault, and/or aggravated battery. Assault is the crime of threatening or intending to inflict harm upon another person. Battery is the act of physically making violent or threatening contact with a person with the intent to cause harm. These charges can be elevated to aggravated assault or battery if a deadly weapon is used during the act.

How We Can Help

If you have been charged with crimes related to spousal abuse, it is important to speak with a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. You have the right to a fair trial and are entitled to certain legal rights throughout your case. An experienced criminal attorney will fight on your behalf to defend your case against an aggressive prosecution and will ensure that your rights are protected. No matter what crime you have been charged with, you remain innocent until proven guilty under Florida law.

Contact Us

For sound legal advice and assistance with your spousal abuse charges and criminal defense, don’t hesitate to contact the West Palm Beach criminal lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today at 561-353-2800.