An accusation of domestic abuse can have a profound impact on every aspect of your life. Depending on the circumstances, you could lose your freedom, your dignity, your access to your home, children, spouse/partner, and your firearm rights. Having had the opportunity to witness the carnage of the domestic violence justice system, I cannot overstate the impact it can have on a human being. However, if you were not the aggressor in the altercation, you can have a vital defense- self-defense.