Penalties for assault and battery on a family member in Massachusetts may include fines, a House of Corrections sentence, and an intervention program. If you’re facing charges for such an offense, you’re probably worried about how the outcome might impact your freedom and future.
Fortunately, an experienced Massachusetts assault and battery lawyer can answer any questions you have about the penalties associated with the charges you’re facing. An attorney can also build a strong defense strategy for you and protect your rights throughout the legal process.
Penalties You May Face for Assault and Battery on a Family Member in Massachusetts
The penalties you may face for assault and battery on a family member in Massachusetts can impact your finances and freedom and even leave a mark on your permanent record.
Even after you’ve served your sentence and paid your fines for a conviction, this offense can still show up on background checks, making job searches, college applications, and other matters more difficult.
Fortunately, an attorney can help you avoid the worst consequences associated with this offense and, in some cases, get your charges dropped entirely. A trusted lawyer will work tirelessly to protect you from the following consequences:
- First-time offense: First time convictions can result in up to 2.5 years in a house of corrections and/or a fine up to $5,000.
- Subsequent offenses: Subsequent offenses can result in up to 5 years of time in a state prison or up to 2.5 months in a house of corrections.
Whether it’s your first conviction or not, you may also be required to complete a certified batterers intervention program. In this type of program, participants spend a minimum of 80 hours with certified batterers intervention counselors learning how to change their abusive behaviors.
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Can I Lose My Children if Convicted With Assault and Battery on a Family Member in Massachusetts?
You can’t lose your children due to a conviction alone. That said, if you are convicted of assault and battery on a family member in Massachusetts, the Department of Children and Families may open an investigation to determine if you are fit to have children under your care.
If the Department of Children and Families finds evidence that you should not have custody of your children, they may revoke it. Your conviction may also impact your child custody case. If your situation involves divorce or custody matters, your conviction may be considered in court, possibly resulting in you losing custody of your children.
How to Avoid a Conviction for Assault and Battery on a Family
If you’re facing charges related to assault and battery on a family member, the best decision you can make for your case is to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. A trusted lawyer can investigate the situation, gather evidence, guide you through court proceedings, and fight the charges you’re facing.
Legal teams have important resources and tools that can be used to support your case and find evidence that may make the difference between a serious conviction and reduced charges. In some cases, a compelling defense strategy may even lead to dropped charges.
Times like these may be scary and nerve-wracking, but it’s important to remember to never underestimate the power of a skilled lawyer. Don’t wait to reach out to an attorney. The sooner you find legal representation, the more time they’ll have to build a robust case for you.
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Related Charges a Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help With
Criminal defense lawyers handle a variety of cases related to assault and battery and can draw on their experience to help you no matter what type of charges you’re facing. You can expect an experienced representative to be able to build a strong defense against any of the following related charges:
- Assault and Battery
- Assault and Battery By Dangerous Weapon
- Threat to Commit a Crime
- Strangulation or Suffocation
If you’ve been charged with one of these offenses or another related crime, don’t wait to get started on your defense case. A lawyer can gather evidence, negotiate with prosecutors to get your charges reduced, and fight to protect you from a damaging conviction at trial.
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Schedule a Free Consultation With a Dedicated Criminal Defense Lawyer
Penalties for assault and battery on a family member in Massachusetts can turn your life upside down and stay with you well into the future. To avoid a life-altering conviction, reach out to the team at Nate Amendola Defense. Our firm takes a holistic approach to these types of cases, which means we help with personal issues and collateral consequences related to your case.
Our firm is your first and last call for all criminal defense matters. Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer from our firm. We’ll meet with you to discuss your unique situation and how we can help.
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