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Domestic Violence
Violence within the family includes anyone who willfully inflicts corporal injury upon his or her spouse or cohabitant, or the parent of his or her child, and causes a traumatic condition. This is a general intent crime requiring only that the assaultive act be intended. No specific intent to cause a traumatic injury is required.
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Consequences of a conviction may include:
- Imprisonment
- Domestic Violence Counseling
- Probation or Parole
- Anger Management Classes
- Significant Fines
- Loss of right to own dangerous weapon
Defenses may include:
- Self defense
- Defense of Others
- Factual innocence
- Insufficient evidence
- Other
What you can do if you are accused:
- Document your good character/reputation
- Remain silent
- Create a diary of all significant events and witnesses
- Retain a competent attorney
When appropriate, what we can do to help you:
- Motion the court to reduce bail requirements
- Obtain private investigator to interrogate witnesses and obtain favorable evidence
- Negotiate with district attorney to settle and/or dismiss case
- Negotiate a resolution of the matter with police
- Commence early/timely case preparation and research
- Motion the court to suppress evidence
- Motion the court to dismiss the case
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