Domestic Violence Attorney in Los Angeles
Defending Against Charges of Domestic Violence
The courts take all accusations of domestic violence seriously and act quickly to protect domestic violence victims. Often the offenders of domestic abuse overwhelmed by the stresses of life use the behavior as a way to gain control. A domestic violence charge requires legal assistance from attorneys skilled in handling of such delicate yet potentially explosive household situations. An individual arrested for domestic violence should contact a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer immediately for legal representation from criminal defense attorneys with knowledge of domestic violence criminal issues. Takakjian & Sitkoff defends all types of criminal cases including those involving domestic violence. Our attorneys use their experiences as former district attorneys, a former police detective and a former superior court commissioner to provide a complete legal defense team that aggressively fights for the rights of those charged with crimes of domestic violence.
About Domestic Violence and Penalties
There are many types of domestic violence crimes and they can include physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, spousal abuse,
child abuse and
elder abuse. The courts frown upon any abusive situation in a household and often the penalties are harsh. The severity of the penalties would depend on the degree of abuse. A domestic violence charge, such as that of
threats & intimidation, is serious and can have life changing effects for the offender that may cause difficulties in obtaining employment, loss of friends and family - even if they are
not guilty and have been wrongfully accused. A
felony criminal record can bar offenders from obtaining certain professional licenses and disqualify one from jobs requiring security clearance. A domestic abuse charge can affect a child custody award following a divorce.
Domestic abuse charges are serious and remain in place even if the victim recants. Penalties for domestic violence convictions can include incarceration, fines, probation, community service, and court-ordered counseling programs. The prosecutors have more power in domestic violence criminal proceedings making it very important to have a defense team that is prepared and offers an effective defense against serious criminal charges. Make an appointment today for a consultation with one of our qualified and experienced domestic violence lawyers at Takakjian & Sitkoff.
Contact a Los Angeles domestic violence defense attorney
for defense against domestic violence accusations.