Once a person has been accused for domestic violence, the first step he/she needs to take is to seek the help of a persuasive criminal barrister. Only a person who is very clear on how the legal system works and what are the laws associated with domestic violence can one find methods and strategies that best suit the client. In many cases, the accused feels overawed not only by the stress of an uncertain result/future but by having the machinery of the State against them as well as the uncertainty of the court procedures and the law. This is where the experience of criminal barrister can help.
The advantages of seeking the help from a criminal barrister to handle your domestic violence case are many. In cases involving an application for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order – you can seek the assistance of a criminal barrister if you are either the person seeking the order or if you are named as the defendant in the proceedings.
With the assistance of a criminal barrister, your matter may be able to be resolved without the need for a lengthy or costly hearing. Whilst in some cases a solicitor may be recommended – you can reduce the tension and emotion of the domestic violence situation by allowing a barrister to negotiate on your behalf. Given that legal privilege applies to any communication between the client and the barrister – the client should be open and upfront with the barrister so that the legal representative is not caught by any evidence by surprise. Being completely honest with the criminal barrister will help the barrister to get a real picture of the situation and the law that applies.
A riminal barrister who has handled multiple cases of domestic violence can utilize this experience gained to tackle any situation or loophole that may arise in the case. A criminal barrister would be able to advise as to the best possible outcome for the plaintiff or the accused.
Geoff Harrison is a criminal barrister practising at the NSW Bar in Sydney with extensive experience as a criminal lawyer, DUI & traffic offences, drug matters and apprehended violence orders (AVOs). Geoff has also worked as a Senior Criminal Lawyer for the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.You can read my other articles at DeclanDevin.
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