Under New York law, domestic violence includes allegations of “a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.” In many cases, the alleged victim claims to have suffered a series of physical, mental, and emotional abuses by the accused. Sometimes the person making the accusation was actually the victim of domestic violence, however often one person in a relationship falsely accuses the other of abuse.  Sometimes the motive for a false accusation of domestic violence is jealousy or revenge.  Other times, there is a pending divorce and one spouse accuses the other of domestic violence to gain a tactical advantage. The state of New York takes allegations of domestic violence very seriously, with prosecutors often seeking the maximum penalties for those who accused of having perpetrated acts of abuse.  If you are facing charges of domestic violence, it is important to speak with a Long Island criminal lawyer before making any decisions.  Call the Law Offices of Jason Bassett today (631) 259-6060. https://local.google.com/place?id=695024758410642184&use=posts&lpsid=2229869891491960534