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Domestic Violence Defense and Restraining Order Representation
The law errs on the side of safety. When there is a 911 call or other report of domestic violence, the alleged victim is given the benefit of the doubt and police are required to take the "primary aggressor" into custody.
Unfortunately, this sets off a series of events that can be difficult to undo. It is important to contact an attorney immediately to protect your rights, your future and your relationship with your children. Clarksville lawyer Ed DeWerff has years of experience in domestic assault defense, including orders for protection or charges related to violations of restraining orders.
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Edward E. DeWerff, Attorney at Law, represents men and women arrested for domestic violence in Montgomery, Robertson, or surrounding counties of Tennessee. We have represented many military personnel of Fort Campbell or their civilian spouse or partner. Call us soon at
931-266-4089 or 931-266-4091.
Undoing the Damage
Most domestic violence cases involve two people who are married or living together, or unmarried parties who have a child together. An argument escalates until someone slaps or hits the other person, grabs or pushes them, throws something or verbally threatens violence. Police are obligated under Tennessee law to arrest the primary aggressor — not necessarily the person who initiated the confrontation, but the person whose actions rise to the definition of assault or aggravated assault.
After a minimum jail stay of 12 hours, Conditions of Release usually require that the accused party stay away from the home and have no contact with the victim or the children. Attorney Ed DeWerff can quickly file a motion to amend the condition of release (C.O.R.) (a) so that our client can return home or at least have access to his or her own kids and (b) to make it less likely that our client will be arrested again on criminal charges of Violating Conditions of Release.
Meanwhile, we prepare for hearings or a trial on the domestic violence charge. Mr. DeWerff will do everything possible to get charges dismissed or avoid a conviction, which can affect child custody, employment, the right to possess firearms, and other aspects of your life.
- Were police too hasty in making the arrest or sloppy in their investigation?
- Are there witnesses to support your side of the story?
- Was it self-defense or "mutual combat"? Did the other partner provoke the fight?
- Is the victim motivated to lie or exaggerate events because of jealousy, a break-up or a custody dispute?
Prompt Response and Experienced Representation
Contact our Clarksville office for a free consultation and the aggressive defense you need. Ed DeWerff has 20 years of courtroom experience as a criminal defense lawyer and former assistant county prosecutor.
