Greater Boston Area Domestic Violence Lawyer
If you have been accused of domestic violence, you need a seasoned advocate at your side defending you from criminal charges. Attorney Mark W. Bennett has more than 20 years of experience defending clients from accusations of domestic violence, including:
- Domestic assault and battery
- Criminal harassment
- Stalking
- Threats
- Violation of restraining order
Attorney Mark W. Bennett is committed to providing a strong defense at every stage of the proceedings against you. From the initial investigation to the conclusion of your case, Attorney Bennett will be there for you. When you retain Attorney Bennett, he makes your case his cause. He will personally represent you from your first meeting with him until the end of your case.
Do not wait. Contact Attorney Mark W. Bennett at 617-379-1805. If you have received notice that the court has issued a restraining order against you and that a hearing has been scheduled to consider whether the restraining order should be made permanent, consult Mark Bennett, an experienced domestic violence defense attorney in Quincy.
Consequences of Restraining Order
In Massachusetts, a domestic restraining order is referred to as a "209A Order." The 209A Order, issued by a court, may require you to vacate your home immediately, prevent you from contacting your spouse or domestic partner and prevent you from visiting or seeing your children. It may also require you to surrender your firearms license or firearms identification card as well as any firearms you own or possess. Violation of a 209A Order is a crime punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 and/or by imprisonment for not more than 2 1/2 years in the house of corrections.
Criminal Charges for Domestic Violence
If you have been served with a 209A Order and choose not to hire an attorney, you may inadvertently do something that will result in a criminal complaint for domestic violence. Allegations of domestic violence can arise between spouses, domestic partners, parents and children, or grandparents and grandchildren. In a divorce proceeding, one party may accuse another of committing domestic violence and seek a restraining order out of revenge or for perceived or real threats.
Attorney Bennett works with experts and seasoned investigators to identify and interview witnesses to any alleged act of domestic violence. He will thoroughly investigate and explore every avenue to develop the strongest possible defense.
Beware Immigration Consequences
Attorney Bennett is also aware that allegations of domestic violence pose a dire threat to clients who are not citizens of the United States. A conviction may result in deportation, denial of reentry to the United States, and/or denial of naturalization. Attorney Bennett will work with you to minimize or eliminate, if possible, the likelihood of any adverse immigration consequence.
Contact an Assault and Battery Attorney in Norfolk County
If you are facing domestic violence charges, you need an aggressive criminal defense attorney. Contact Mark W. Bennett online or call our law firm at 617-379-1805 to discuss your defense. We serve residents of Milton, Quincy, Metro West and the Boston area.
