Brockton Domestic Assault & Battery Defense Attorney – Protect Your Freedom & Your Future
I. Arrested for Domestic Assault in Brockton? You Need an Advocate Immediately.
A Domestic Assault & Battery charge in Brockton can derail your life in a single evening. Because of the sensitive nature of these cases, Massachusetts police often follow a strict "pro-arrest" policy. Once the handcuffs are on, the Commonwealth takes over, and even if the alleged victim wants to "drop the charges," the prosecutor can—and often will—proceed without them. At the Law Offices of Kensley Barrett, I specialize in de-escalating these high-stakes situations. I provide the sophisticated, first-person defense needed to protect your reputation, your parental rights, and your freedom.
II. What Constitutes Domestic Assault & Battery in Massachusetts?
Under M.G.L. c. 265, § 13A (and the specific domestic statute § 13M), it does not take a "beating" to be charged with a crime. Any intentional touching that is deemed harmful or "offensive" qualifies.
I frequently defend clients against allegations involving:
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Pushing, grabbing, or "blocking" someone from leaving a room.
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Throwing objects, even if they do not strike the other person.
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Heated arguments that the police interpret as "tumultuous behavior."
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Situations involving Self-Defense or mutual confrontation where only one person was arrested.
The Consequences of a Conviction are Severe:
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Jail Time: A potential 2.5-year sentence in the House of Correction.
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Mandatory Counseling: The court will likely order a 40-week Certified Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program (IPAEP).
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Restraining Orders: The issuance of a 209A Abuse Prevention Order, which can legally bar you from your own home and children.
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Firearm Ban: A conviction for a domestic offense results in a lifetime ban on possessing firearms under federal law.
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Immigration: For non-citizens, domestic charges are "deportable offenses" that can lead to immediate ICE intervention.
III. Brockton District Court Information
If you were arrested for a domestic offense in Brockton, Abington, or the Bridgewaters, your case will be heard at the Brockton District Court. I appear here regularly and am intimately familiar with how the Plymouth County judges view "he-said/she-said" testimony.
Brockton District Court 📍 215 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 📞 (508) 894-4000 Visit the Brockton District Court Website
IV. How I Defend Domestic Assault Charges
I don't just "manage" your case; I investigate it. I look for the leverage needed to secure a dismissal or an acquittal.
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Challenging Credibility: I scrutinize 911 calls and police statements for inconsistencies. Often, the initial report is exaggerated or fabricated due to anger, substance use, or a pending divorce.
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5th Amendment Rights: In many cases, the alleged victim has a right not to testify. I advise my clients on the procedural path toward a dismissal when the Commonwealth lacks a cooperating witness.
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Motions to Dismiss: If the evidence does not meet the legal standard of "Assault and Battery," I fight to have the charges dropped before a trial is even scheduled.
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Negotiating Diversion: For first-time offenders, I pursue Pre-Trial Probation or a CWOF (Continuance Without a Finding) to ensure your criminal record remains clean.
Contact Me Today
Wellesley, MA Office 📍 572 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
📞 Phone: 857.229.2442
Cranston, RI Office 📍 1000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, RI 02920
📞 Phone: 401.425.4059
🌐 Website: www.krbarrettlaw.com
Facing a domestic violence charge in Brockton? Your home, your children, and your future are on the line. Call the Law Offices of Kensley Barrett now for a strategic and relentless defense.
