Were the police called to your home to investigate allegations of domestic violence? If you have been arrested for domestic violence, it is critical that you contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible to understand your rights, protect your future and preserve future contact with your family.

Domestic violence involves physically, emotionally or verbally abusive conduct between intimate partners (or former intimate partners), family members or household members. Domestic violence may include:

Under Massachusetts law, police are required to arrest anyone suspected of committing any form of domestic violence. Therefore, even if the police are called to your home by neighbors who overheard a fight between spouses, the police may make an arrest if they suspect abuse has occurred.

At this point, the case is out of your hands. Once the police make an arrest, it is up to the prosecutor to determine whether or not to file criminal charges - even if the case is recanted by the alleged victim.

With years of experience defending clients, the attorneys at Spada & Zullo LLP know the laws and know what it takes. They can help you understand your case and fight to preserve your rights.