Proving Domestic Violence: Essential Evidence and Support
Do you know how to prove domestic violence? My name is Aaron Grubb. I’m the Tahlequah family law attorney at Wirth Law Office. In this video, we’re just going to talk about some ways to prove and show the judge that domestic violence is occurring.
This is a pretty sensitive subject, and I don’t want to dilute the traumatic experiences that people go through. But there are some ways to document and preserve evidence for your criminal or family law case.
Documenting Evidence of Domestic Violence
The first and best way is definitely pictures and videos. This documents when it happened, how egregious it was, and, if you have video of the actual assault or domestic violence occurring—whether it’s yelling at you, hitting you, or any kind of physical contact—that evidence is hard to dispute. If you have pictures of your own injuries or pictures of property damage caused by the outburst of the opposing party, these pieces of evidence are crucial.
They can be used in both family law cases, where you’re alleging that domestic violence is present in the home, and criminal cases where the violence rises to a level that makes you feel unsafe with that person being free and not in custody.
Creating Witnesses and Testimony for Your Case
The second way to preserve evidence is by telling people. Tell someone as soon as it happens. Let them know: “I’m in danger. This is a dangerous time for me. I have threats in my home.” Doing this creates witnesses. You can strengthen your case by having these witnesses present for any instance of domestic violence or able to testify about what you told them.
Even if they didn’t witness the act itself, they can testify that you expressed fear or concern, or that you appeared scared of the opposing party. That kind of testimony can help support your claim.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
If you have questions about a case involving domestic violence or you have an upcoming criminal case related to domestic violence, please contact us here at Wirth Law Office, where we make law easy. You can reach Tahlequah protective order defense attorney Aaron Grubb at (918) 458-2677.
