Domestic Violence Allegations - The Consequences

Reputational Damage

An accused's personal and professional reputation can be severely tarnished. Even if proven innocent, the accusation alone can leave a lasting negative impact on a persons ability to begin new relationships, commence or start employment. It is therefore, your lawyers handle your case in a way which considers the reputational issues that may arise and manages those appropriately. 

Impact on Mental Health 

The stress and emotional toll that being accused can lead to anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. It is normal to feel isolated when going through an investigation, and it is expected for them to feel unfairly judged. Instruct a lawyer who can guide you through the process step by step and who will dedicate their time to ensuring the correct level of client care is provided to you. Our team at Eventum Legal have undertaken mental health awareness training, our staff can support and sign post you to services that can help. 

The accused facing criminal charges face the prospect of a lengthy court process to prove their innocence. The consequences should the accused be convicted could lead to imprisonment, retraining orders being imposed and other mandatory orders being placed upon them by the court which can restrict their life, and again relationships with their loved ones and in some cases children. 

The financial strain of of the legal challenges can result in significant hardship, but financial strain may also be caused by the loss of employment. It is important to work with your legal team to assess how your financial situation may be impacted due to a false domestic violence allegation. 

Family dynamics can be severely impacted, sometimes at no choice of either party. If you have been accused of being violent in a domestic setting against someone close to you, this could lead to estrangement from family members, loss of contact with children or restrictions on your ability to see or care for your children. You may also be prohibited from going to a certain area, or collecting your children from school. 

Reactions by society can cause immense issues in domestic violence cases due to the gender stereotypes that influence the thoughts of society. Men are often assumed to be the perpetrators, while women are presumed the victims, complicating the situation for both genders.

In today's society social media massively impacts public opinion and can often exacerbate the situation between the accused and the complainant. Social media can amplify the stigma surrounding domestic violence leading to widespread condemnation and misinformation. If you are accused of such an offence, it is important you keep records of any social media posts that may be relevant to the allegations against you. 

Early legal advice and representation is crucial in preventing the injustices of being wrongly accused of domestic violence, and also the consequences above. at Eventum legal all of the above are at the forefront of our minds when we are representing our client, preserving their reputation, their relationships with loved ones and their children and ensuring the evidence is carefully considered and challenged. 

If you have professional bodies involved in the allegations against you, or there are separate proceedings in the family court, we can work with employment lawyers and family lawyers to protect your legal interests in all courts.