Defending Against Domestic Violence Charges

People who have been charged with domestic violence are often coping with immense emotional and mental stress.  They may be in the midst of an ongoing conflict with their wife, husband, partner, or child when they are accused of committing domestic violence.  Even if the accusation is false, it can lead to a person’s immediate arrest by local law enforcement.  When a person is accused of domestic violence, he/she is usually removed from the home and detained in jail until criminal charges have been filed and bail has been posted.

If you have been convicted of domestic violence, whether it is a felony or misdemeanor charge, you may face possible jail time, imprisonment, fines, probation, community service, or restraining orders.

If you are convicted of a domestic violence offense, you may be ordered to attend and complete either an anger management program or a certified batterer’s program, an intense 40 session program that is monitored by a state agency.  The conviction will be noted on your criminal record, which can make it difficult or impossible for you to obtain employment, housing, or even educational opportunities in the future.

If you have been charged with domestic violence and engage an experienced attorney to get involved from the very beginning of your case, you stand a much greater chance of obtaining a positive outcome.