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Even when reports are made and charges are filed, cases involving domestic violence are notoriously difficult to prosecute, states Charles Golaszewski in his May Illinois Bar Journal Article, “Propensities, for Evidence and Violence.” Given that domestic violence occurs between family and household members, most of the abuse takes place in the home, meaning that eyewitnesses to specific incidents are rare. Since most victims do not seek medical treatment following incidents of abuse, prosecutors commonly lack documentation of physical injuries to corroborate a victim’s allegations. In domestic violence prosecutions, corroboration in any form is hard to come by, which, in turn, makes it difficult for a fact finder to find a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 

Increase your arsenal of strategies, techniques, and tactics with this online seminar that’s designed to help you further develop the strategic mindset that’s at the heart of successful negotiation. Our speaker, Martin Latz, teaches you how to avoid divulging strategic information, how to maximize your leverage, how to counter “objective” standards, and the strategies for successful closing.