Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Text Messages as Evidence in Domestic Violence Cases
New York takes the crime of domestic violence very seriously. If you are facing accusations of domestic violence in New York, you should know that you risk facing harsh penalties if convicted. Depending on the severity of the charges, you could spend many years in jail and pay substantial fines if convicted of domestic… Read More »
Reasons Your Domestic Violence Charges May Be Dropped
Being arrested and charged with domestic violence can be a traumatic experience. If a person is arrested and charged with domestic violence, they risk facing fines and a prison sentence. If a domestic violence charge arises from a sex offense, the accused could end up being required to register as a sex offender. Additionally,… Read More »
What Should You Do If You Have Been Falsely Accused Of Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors that a person uses to maintain power and control over a family member, spouse, or cohabitant. Domestic violence comprises different crimes, including assault, harassment, stalking, menacing, and reckless endangerment. In New York, the crime of domestic violence is taken very seriously. Unfortunately, domestic violence accusations can have… Read More »
4 Steps To Take After Being Accused Of Domestic Violence
Being accused of committing a domestic violence crime can cause substantial damage to your personal and professional life. Even if you are not convicted of the crime, you may end up losing friends or even your job. Because of the negative effects such an accusation can have on your life; it is only natural… Read More »
Domestic Violence Charges: 3 FAQs
As criminal defense attorneys, we understand that domestic violence charges can be scary to handle. Whenever someone is arrested and charged with domestic violence, they will have so many questions. In today’s article, we answer three commonly asked questions about domestic violence arrests and charges. It is crucial that as you go through the… Read More »
Avoid Making These 3 Mistakes if You Are Facing a Domestic Abuse Charge in New York
New York State takes domestic violence cases seriously, and any person found guilty of the crime faces harsh penalties. The harsh consequences are aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence. For example, when a person charged with assault in the first degree spends five years in jail and pays a fine of around $5,000,… Read More »
The Gravity of Domestic Violence Charges in New York
Domestic violence charges are extremely serious and can result not only in jail time but also loss of wages, visitation, custody, job and may have other far reaching consequences. What constitutes domestic violence can be confusing and having legal counsel to assist in defending against such allegations or charges is vital. What is Domestic… Read More »
