There are misconceptions that domestic violence occurs only in run-down apartments, addiction-gripped households, or circumstances where money is a constant source of argument. As a tragic story out of Massachusetts proves, extreme cases of domestic violence pervade all economic boundaries. 

Call the Lento Law Firm Criminal Defense Team today at 888-535-3686 or contact us online if you or a loved one face allegations of domestic violence. We work to resolve domestic issues and protect the welfare of all affected parties, including those accused of wrongdoing. 

Massachusetts Man Apparently Takes Loved Ones' Lives 

Rakesh Kamal, his wife Teena, and their daughter Arianna possessed all of the outward trappings of success, including a $6.8 million mansion in a wealthy Boston suburb. However, as is often the case, the veneer of wealth covered up financial hardship that seemingly became too much for Mr. Kamal to bear. 

In late 2023, law enforcement officials discovered all three members of the Kamal family deceased in their two-story Dover home. A firearm placed near Rakesh Kamala led detectives to conclude that it was a murder-suicide perpetrated by the patriarch. 

Financial Hardship Appears to Be One Motivation for the Tragic Murder-Suicide 

Reports indicate that the Kamals, despite their large home (or, perhaps, in part because of it), faced significant financial stress in recent years. Teena Kamal filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in 2022, a glimpse into the fact that a large home does not always indicate financial security. 

Whether due to financial hardship or other stressors, the demise of the Kamal family is a reminder that domestic violence knows no class or tax bracket. Those whose lives appear most extravagant are vulnerable to money problems, relationship difficulties, and other hazards that can culminate in domestic assault. 

Domestic Violence Has Not Abated Since the Pandemic Spike 

Quarantining families and couples in tight quarters for months on end proved disastrous in terms of domestic violence. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) reports a 25% increase in contact with domestic violence victims since pre-pandemic levels. 

The risk of domestic violence may heighten when: 

• One or both partners are intoxicated or under the influence of other mood-altering substances 
• A household is experiencing financial stress 
• Partners are facing a rut in their relationship 
• Partners are spending long periods in close quarters 

We have represented many clients who never believed they would be involved in a domestic violence case. However, experience has taught us that difficult circumstances can embroil the most unlikely individuals in domestic disputes. 

Call the Lento Law Firm Criminal Defense Team to Defuse a Domestic Violence Case 

Penalties for a domestic violence offense can be life-changing but are often avoidable with a capable criminal defense. Whether you have made a mistake, been falsely accused of wrongdoing, or are embroiled in a horrible misunderstanding, we will work to shield you from severe legal penalties. 

Call the Lento Law Firm Criminal Defense Team at 888-535-3686 or contact us online to hire us today.