Family Violence
&
Assault Offences

The Overview

Being accused of family violence or assault is incredibly serious and can be a traumatic experience, especially when the allegations do not reflect your character or the full context of the situation. These charges can arise from complex scenarios, including instances where you were acting in self-defence, were provoked, or where the alleged incident simply did not happen as described. CJ Legal provides a robust and experienced defence for individuals facing these sensitive charges.

Our Approach to Your Defence

Prosecutorial Insight

The lawyers at CJ Legal have prosecutorial experience. This provides critical insight into how these cases are investigated and argued by the other side. This allows us to anticipate their strategy and build a strong counter-argument to protect your rights.

Aiming for the Best Outcome

Our goal is always to achieve the best possible result for you. In many cases, this means aiming for a discharge without conviction so that a single incident does not lead to a permanent mark on your record.

Upholding Your Rights

We ensure your rights are protected throughout the legal process. We have experience standing up for clients who have faced wrongful arrests or excessive force from the police.

Personalised Attention

We treat your case with the seriousness and personalised consideration it deserves, working to resolve the matter efficiently to minimise your stress.

Previous Cases

Visitor Visa Family Violence Discharge

Visitor visa holder charged with family violence assault granted discharge without conviction in Auckland Family Violence Court after completing rehabilitation programmes.

CCTV Evidence Leads to Charge Withdrawals and Discharge

Strangulation and threatening to kill charges withdrawn after CCTV evidence obtained. Remaining assault charge results in discharge without conviction through strategic advocacy.

Domestic Violence Charge Reduction and Discharge

Domestic violence charge reduced from intent to injure to reckless disregard. Discharge without conviction granted after completing stopping violence programme.

Frequently asked questions

Take immediate action:

Do not contact the accuser (even to protest innocence) – this may breach protection orders.
Document evidence: Save texts/emails, witness statements, or CCTV footage.
Request police disclosure (we can help obtain this before court).
Avoid discussing the case online or with others except your lawyer.

Key Defence Strategies:

✔ Challenging inconsistent victim statements

✔ Proving you weren’t present at the alleged time/location

✔ Highlighting motive for false allegations (e.g., custody disputes)

Never plead guilty without legal advice because:

You may have a valid defence (e.g., self-defence, mistaken identity).
Early guilty pleas lock in consequences (conviction, deportation risks, job loss).
We may negotiate:
- Diversion (no conviction) for minor first offences.
- Reduced charges (e.g., common assault instead of male assaults female).
- Discharge without conviction if impacts are severe.

Critical: Police often overcharge – we review evidence for weaknesses.

Let us represent you

Have you been charged with Family Violence & Assault Charges? We are here to help.

Family Violence
&
Assault Offences

The Overview

Our Approach to Your Defence

Previous Cases

Visitor Visa Family Violence Discharge

CCTV Evidence Leads to Charge Withdrawals and Discharge

Domestic Violence Charge Reduction and Discharge

What should I do if I’m falsely accused of family violence?

Should I plead guilty just to get it over with?

Let us represent you

Family Violence & Assault Offences

The Overview

Our Approach to Your Defence

Previous Cases

Visitor Visa Family Violence Discharge

CCTV Evidence Leads to Charge Withdrawals and Discharge

Domestic Violence Charge Reduction and Discharge

What should I do if I’m falsely accused of family violence?

Should I plead guilty just to get it over with?

Let us represent you

Family Violence
&
Assault Offences