What If My Spouse Denies My Spousal Abuse Claims?
Posted on May 12, 2022 7:05am PDT
The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial has been dominating headlines for weeks. At the heart of the dispute are
allegations of abuse the former spouses have made against one another.
Each has refuted the abuse claims, but the fact that they were made public
has resulted in both actors’ reputations and careers suffering.
What Happens If My Spouse Denies My Domestic Abuse Allegations?
Domestic abuse is a serious accusation that can turn a person’s life
upside down in an instant and rightfully so. Anyone guilty of committing
domestic abuse should face severe penalties. However, in many cases, a
person facing
domestic violence charges will fight back. They know what’s at stake and will do whatever
they can to refute the allegations and defend their reputation.
The following are defense strategies that people accused of spousal abuse
often use to fight back against allegations:
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Attack Credibility – The first thing that an alleged domestic abuser’s defense
attorneys will usually do is attack the alleged abuse victim’s credibility.
This often involves creating doubt that the abuse victim is telling the
truth. Common tactics include accusing the victim of lying, being mistaken
about what happened, being coached to make the allegations, having false
memories of the incident, or being manipulated into making the allegations.
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Defend Credibility – The next tactic that defense lawyers may use is to demonstrate
the credibility of the person accused of domestic abuse. This can involve
having the alleged abuser make consistent statements, providing character
witness statements, having the alleged abuser pass a lie detector test,
provide statements from witnesses and/or alibis, and having the alleged
abuser pass a psychological evaluation.
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Question Evidence – Attacking evidence is another strategy that defense attorneys
can use to deny abuse claims. This can involve pointing out inconsistencies
in the timeline of events, contradictions/inconsistencies in witness statements
or in the police report, providing reasonable alternative theories about
what happened, or pointing out a witness or investigator’s bias
in favor of the accuser.
Need Help with a Legal Matter Involving Domestic Violence? Contact Us Today
Unfortunately, it is often those closest to us that hurt us the most. Whether
you have been the victim of domestic abuse, or you are facing false allegations
of spousal abuse, you are going to need legal help to defend your reputation
and hold your spouse accountable for abuse or for making false claims
against you.
At
Arnold Law Group, APC, we have a long history of helping both the victims of domestic violence
and those who are facing false allegations of spousal abuse. We understand
the stakes are high. That’s why we work side-by-side with our clients
to ensure their rights are protected and their spouse is held accountable
for what they’ve done.
To learn more about domestic violence cases in California, or to discuss
your situation with our experienced domestic violence attorneys, give us a call at (559) 900-1263 or reach out to us online
today.