Being accused of domestic violence or having someone apply for a domestic violence order (DVO) against you is not to be taken lightly. You should seek the help of an experienced domestic violence lawyer immediately if you are served with a Police Protection Notice (PPN).
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If you're facing domestic violence charges, a DVO breach, or someone has made a domestic violence order against you, you need a leading criminal defence lawyer to stand by your side.
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Under the DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT 2012, domestic violence is classified as the behaviour of one person toward another they are in a relevant relationship with that is physically, sexually, emotionally, psychologically, economically, or behaviorally abusive, threatening or coercive.
In Queensland, a relevant relationship is when the parties involved are:
If you have been accused of domestic violence, this is not something to take lightly. Domestic violence matters can be incredibly damaging and are taken seriously by the courts.
Contact us for legal representation from our Cairns, Mackay and Brisbane domestic violence lawyers. We will fight for you harder than any other lawyer. At Fisher Dore, we will go above and beyond to resolve any unwanted domestic violence claims.
A domestic violence protection order or domestic violence order is a court-issued legal document to protect domestic violence victims. Domestic violence orders outline conditions for the person who committed domestic violence, which can include:
While being issued a domestic violence order is not a criminal offence, breaching one is.
If a person breaches one or more of the conditions of their DVO, it is taken extremely seriously regardless of whether the order is temporary or final. If a person breaches their domestic violence order, the maximum penalty is three years imprisonment or five years imprisonment if you have previously breached the order. The Courts are continuously treating domestic violence offences more and more seriously. Even breaches that do not involve actual violence can attract significant penalties.
If you have been issued with a domestic violence order it is in your best interests to seek legal help immediately.
Our domestic violence lawyers in Cairns, Brisbane and Mackay will go above and beyond to defend you and protect your reputation.
We'll contact you within 2 business hours when you submit your enquiry. We know you want to get on top of your matter ASAP, so we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
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