Domestic Violence/Assault Attorney in Manchester NH & Nashua NH

Paul J. Garrity is an experienced domestic violence attorney in Manchester NH and Nashua NH, with over 25 years in domestic assault in NH. Call 603-434-4106.

Domestic Violence Cases in NH

Estimates have shown that 33.4% of women, and 24% of men in New Hampshire have experienced some kind of physical assault by an intimate partner. Out of that percentage there are cases where the person facing charges was falsely accused.

A domestic violence arrest can be a devastating experience. It may have been a harmless argument that escaladed or a total misunderstanding or even self-defense. Following the arrest this can be a very scary and uncertain time for you.

We will fight for you and defend your rights. It’s our mission to uncover any and all mistakes by the plaintiff, prosecution and arresting officer. We will perform a full investigation on the events leading up to the incident. Building a strong defense takes time as we will need to uncover the facts and to interview witnesses and to gather as much information as possible to build a powerful defense. Attorney Paul J. Garrity has handled many of these types of cases.

The punishments for a domestic violence charge can be severe. The prosecution is aggressive in these cases and do not use a lot of discretion. You should have an aggressive attorney with you as the severity of the case is dependent on the events that took place, such as was there any hospitalization needed? How severe the injuries were, if any. They will look to see if there is a history of domestic violence in the past. Was it self-defense? Were you falsely accused?

Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, family violence, and intimate partner violence (IPV), has been broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, friends or cohabitation.

Domestic violence, so defined, has many forms, including physical aggression (hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, restraining, slapping, throwing objects), or threats thereof; sexual abuse, emotional abuse controlling or domineering; intimidation, stalking or passive/covert abuse.

If you are charged with or convicted of Domestic Violence/Assault, this can lead to serious consequences such as jail time, fines, being forced to leave your home and/or your ability to own or possess guns.

Call today for a free consultation. 603-434-4106

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