Domestic Violence Charges
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What Happens If You're Charged with Domestic Violence in Australia?
Domestic violence charges can arise from physical, verbal, emotional, or financial abuse in a personal or family relationship. Police take these allegations seriously, and even a relatively minor incident can lead to criminal charges or the imposition of a protection order.
Common charges include assault, stalking, damage to property, contravention of a protection order, or choking and strangulation. You can be charged even if the other person does not want to press charges. These matters often proceed quickly and can affect parenting arrangements, employment, or visas.
Law Tram connects you with lawyers who can help you understand the charges, defend your rights, and navigate the court process with clarity.
Law Tram's Legal Partners can assist with domestic violence charges, including:
- Advising on the specific charges laid and your rights at each stage
- Explaining how police and courts handle domestic violence matters
- Responding to protection orders or intervention orders
- Assisting with charges of contravening an existing order
- Identifying possible legal defences such as self-defence or lack of intent
- Representing you in court and negotiating with police prosecutors
- Clarifying how criminal charges may affect family law or child contact
- Helping you apply to vary or revoke protection orders where appropriate
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This page provides general legal information only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Criminal charges can carry serious penalties and strict time limits. You should seek advice from an Australian Legal Practitioner as early as possible, especially before speaking to police or attending court.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Police can and often do proceed with charges based on their own assessment, even without the complainant's support.
It is a court order designed to restrict certain behaviours. It can be issued even without criminal charges and breaching it is a separate offence.
Penalties vary based on the nature of the offence. They may include fines, probation, good behaviour bonds, or imprisonment in more serious cases.
A criminal conviction may impact employment, professional registration or visas. A lawyer can help you understand the risks and any alternatives.
You may have legal defences. A lawyer can help you assess the strength of the evidence and respond strategically.