A Domestic Violence Defense Attorney Can Benefit Your Case In These Ways

1. A A Domestic Domestic Violence Violence Defense Your Your Case Case In Defense Attorney In These These Ways Attorney Can Ways Can Benefit Benefit “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” -Martin Luther King, Jr. True, isn’t it? A person accused of a domestic violence offense, or for that matter any other crime or offense should at least get a chance to prove his innocence or else, it would be sheer injustice to him. In Colorado, being charged for a domestic violence offense is considered serious and is followed with heavy consequences, some of which include: Possible jail time  Supervised probation with a monthly fee, revocation of which will result in additional penalties.  Domestic violence treatment program (counseling), along with which the defendant is required to pay the costs of the evaluation and treatment.  The defendant might be ordered to attend and complete anger management classes.  The court might order a substance abuse evaluation and treatment.  Mandatory protection order is issued temporarily, which restrains the defendant from harassing, intimidating, molesting, threatening, retaliating against, or tampering with any witness or victim.  The defendant faces hefty court fines and fees.  Loss of gun rights  Loss of employment and inability to find future employment.  Loss of home  Loss of child custody and increased child support payments.  A false allegation of domestic violence charge might leave you confused and distressed. You would hardly be aware of all your rights and the proper ways of exercising them at suitable times. A domestic violence defense attorney, in addition to making you aware of your rights, can prove you innocent by presenting a strong defense for your case. Look at some of the ways in which he can assist you: The defense attorney can prepare your defense by gathering evidence from the incident, evaluating the facts and circumstances of your case, and finding witnesses to help you strategize a defense. He understands the complexities surrounding domestic violence cases in much depth.  He can represent you in court and present a strong defense theory by cross-examining the alleged victim.  He will review all the pieces of evidence recorded against you and challenge any evidence that is found weak, which could result in your charges being dropped.  He will defend your rights and help you exercise them, in addition to determining whether any of your rights have been violated at any point of time throughout the legal procedures. It is common to see the arresting officers violating many rights of the accused at different points in time throughout the legal procedures involved. Your defense attorney will identify all such violations, which will result in making your case stronger. 

2. It is quite often that the convict loses the child custody in a domestic violence case. The defense attorney can settle the dispute of child custody and protect you from losing the custody of your children.  With his experience and skills, he can identify the lies and inconsistencies in the accuser’s statements, which could further make your defense stronger.  There would be temporary restraining orders that the court will put on the accused. However, the defense attorney will ensure that an extended protective order is not put in its place.  He can guide you on what you should avoid doing throughout the proceedings of the case, which might result in making your case weak.  Since no one deserves to carry the tag of a criminal throughout their lives, the defense attorney goes a step further to get your records expunged, so that they do not remain available for anyone to see.  A false allegation of domestic violence charge might leave you confused and distressed. You would hardly be aware of all your rights and the proper ways of exercising them at suitable times. A domestic violence defense attorney, in addition to making you aware of your rights, can prove you innocent by presenting a strong defense for your case. ContactDetails The Law Offices Of Steven J Pisani, LLC Dominion Tower South, 600 17th Street, Suite 2823 Denver CO 80202 info@pisanilaw.com http://www.pisanilaw.com/