Domestic Violence Cases

Legal Support In Matters of Domestic Violence

The Law Office of Ricardo A. Bracamonte has all the information you need regarding domestic violence cases. For instance: what can you do if the police come to your home to charge you with domestic violence?

You must remember that you have a right to remain silent and not say anything to the officers. It would be best to seclude yourself from the complaining party whenever possible. If children are involved, the officers will likely talk to them, depending on their age. Any domestic violence charge is more defensible without your admissions or confessions to the crime.

You can be charged with domestic violence according to A.R.S. §13-3601. The court must find a domestic relationship between the parties to accuse someone of domestic violence. For instance, are the victim and the defendant related? Are they connected by marriage, childbirth, family members, or romantic or sexual relationship? This information will dictate the proceedings.

Domestic violence charges can include disorderly conduct, criminal damage, assault, and others. They are usually charged as misdemeanors; however, they can be considered aggravated domestic violence under A.R.S. §13-3601.02.

What Are the Penalties?

A person facing domestic violence charges for the first time will usually get 26 hours of domestic violence counseling with some form of unsupervised probation. A person with a prior domestic violence record will face stiffer penalties and more hours of counseling as well. It is crucial to know that some domestic violence charges are considered deportable offenses if you are not a U.S. citizen.

In those circumstances, you should consult with an immigration attorney. Any person facing domestic violence charges should seek advice from legal counsel. Even if it's a first-time offense, a person with a domestic violence record can face other collateral issues such as suspension of a work license or security clearance.

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