Relationships sometimes have rough patches, and a heated argument can escalate quickly. Talk to a Macomb County criminal defense attorney at Lucido & Manzella, P.C. if you are accused of domestic violence.In addition to pressing criminal charges, a victim of actual or threatened domestic violence may obtain a personal protection order (PPO). A PPO generally bars the accused abuser from the victim’s home but also prohibits any personal, or other (telephone, text, or email) contact with the victim.