Alfredo
Lawyer · Naples, Italy
- 30 cases handled · 2 in this service
- 5+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish, Italian
- Masters Degree in Law, Università Federico II di Napoli
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5.00(1 review)
Defence against Domestic Violence Allegations in Italy
This page is for a person accused of domestic violence in Italy, where the usual charge is maltrattamenti in famiglia and cases follow the fast-track codice rosso rules. It explains the procedure, the protective measures that may be ordered and what a defence lawyer does.
About Defence against Domestic Violence Allegations in Italy
Domestic violence allegations in Italy are usually investigated as maltrattamenti in famiglia, ill-treatment within the family or between partners living together, and handled under the codice rosso, the fast-track rules for domestic and gender-based violence. People also describe this as being accused of domestic violence, facing domestic violence charges or having a restraining order against them. This page is for the person accused, and it is neutral information, not legal advice: it does not judge the complaint or the people involved. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Cases of Alleged Domestic Violence”.
Who needs this
A spouse, partner, former partner or family member who has been reported to the police, has received a notice of investigation, has been told to leave the family home or not to approach someone, or has received a formal warning from the police chief (ammonimento del questore), an administrative step that can come before any criminal case.
How the case runs in Italy
- Fast track. Under the codice rosso, the police pass the report to the prosecutor without delay and the complainant is heard quickly.
- Prosecuted by the state. Maltrattamenti in famiglia is prosecuted ex officio: if the complainant later changes their mind, the case does not end on that ground alone. Related charges, such as stalking (atti persecutori) or assault, follow their own rules.
- Protective measures. A judge may order the accused to leave the family home (allontanamento dalla casa familiare), not to approach the complainant or certain places (divieto di avvicinamento), sometimes with an electronic tag (braccialetto elettronico). These measures can be reviewed and challenged.
What to pay attention to
Breaching a protective measure is a separate offence and can lead to stricter measures, even when contact is initiated by the other person. Messages and social media posts become evidence on both sides. Questions about children, the shared home and, for a foreign national, a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) often run alongside the criminal case and can be affected by it.
What an English-speaking lawyer does
The lawyer explains the accusation and the measures, attends the interview with an interpreter, gathers witnesses, messages and other evidence, challenges measures that are disproportionate, and represents the accused at every stage. Physical violence outside the family is covered under assault charges; a person who reports violence and wants their own lawyer finds information under legal representation for crime victims. A conviction can appear on a criminal record certificate. More on criminal law in Italy.
Questions and answers
My partner wants to withdraw the complaint. Will the case stop?
For maltrattamenti in famiglia, no: the prosecutor continues. What the complainant says later may still be relevant to the evidence.
Can I go back home to collect my belongings?
Not if a measure forbids it. The lawyer can ask the judge for a supervised visit or an arrangement through third parties.
What is an ammonimento del questore?
It is a formal warning issued by the police authority after a report. It is not a conviction, but it is recorded and can be challenged.
Can I leave Italy during the case?
Usually yes, unless a judge has ordered otherwise. The case continues, and notices go to the address chosen in Italy or to the lawyer.
2 lawyers who provide Defence against Domestic Violence Allegations in Italy
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Giovanni
Lawyer · Turin, Italy
- 286 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 16+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, French
- Law, University of Turin
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4.99(23 reviews)
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