Even though it might seem like you don’t have much of a chance of successfully fighting domestic violence charges, there are some things you can do to help yourself. Here’s what you should know and how you can defend yourself in the face of false accusations of domestic abuse.

Don’t Talk to Anyone

One of the best ways to protect yourself after someone accuses you of domestic abuse is to avoid talking to anyone, especially the police, about the allegations. Remember that anything you say can and absolutely will be used against you in court by prosecutors. But if you say nothing, there will be much less evidence that the state can use against you.

Don’t Answer Calls From Your Accuser

If the person who accused you of abusing them tries to contact you, it’s extremely important that you do not answer their calls, text, or emails. These could be a setup intended to obtain evidence against you that they would not otherwise have because their allegations are false.

When you avoid all forms of contact with someone who is attempting to get you into legal trouble for domestic violence that never occurred, they won’t have as much evidence they can try to use against you. If whoever is accusing you of abuse comes to your home, work, or somewhere else you are at, leave or do what you can to create as much space as possible.

Create a File or Box For Evidence You Collect

Another critical step to take is to begin gathering evidence as soon as you can. Put things like pictures, messages, and other important documents that may prove your innocence in a secure spot that no one else knows about.

Stay Out of Legal Trouble

It’s important that you do what you can to stay out of any new legal trouble while you are going through a domestic violence case. If you get charged with another crime, this can also be used against you in the domestic abuse trial to make you look guilty.

Call a Defense Attorney For Legal Help 

Okaloosa County, Florida criminal defense attorney T. Martin Knopes helps clients just like you overcome serious legal charges and move forward with their lives successfully. If you’ve been accused of domestic violence, act now and call (850) 683-0700 too book your appointment for a consultation.