If charged with such a crime involving a domestic dispute, your first step needs to be contacting a domestic violence attorney who can represent you in court and protect your rights as a citizen and a defendant. What people often fail to realize is that an accusation is not the same as a conviction. Because women’s rights are so valiantly protected, the potential innocence of the husband is often lost in the rhetoric. It can be very easy to get swallowed up under the weight of those who have already made up their minds. A good lawyer can help you get your side of the story out there, potentially protecting you from jail time, fines, and other punishments that could extend well into your personal…