DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HARASSMENT CRIMES are very common today. Regardless of whether the allegation has merit or truth to it, they must be taken very seriously and defended vigorously.

THE NEW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT has created new criminal offenses that are within the jurisdiction of the district court and it has also made it easier for the prosecution to argue that an accused should be held without bail as a dangerous person under the statute.  The period of detention has also increased.  There are nuiances to the new law that Attorney Caramanica has experience to effectively and zealously protect an accused's rights.

If you are the subject of an application for a restraining order, abuse prevention order, or harassment prevention order then you must take that application very seriously and obtain experienced counsel to defend against the issuance of the application. If an application is issued, it can expose you to criminal penalties if it is violated. Once issued, it is difficult to get the order vacated. It is not uncommon for a person that is granted such an order to try to use the order for improper purposes - such as revenge or leverage in a divorce or custody proceeding. The simple existence of such an order can also affect a person's ability to seek or maintain employment.

If you are charged with a crime of domestic violation/harassment, or if you are the subject of an application for an abuse prevention/harassment prevention order, call me and I can provide you the benefit of my experience and counsel in defending against such charges or applications for such orders.