Domestic Violence Cases
When police are called to a home or residence on a domestic disturbance call, they usually end up removing and arresting the one or both parties. Especially in cases where the spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, or partner does not live at the residence, police make an arrest on domestic violence charges in order to diffuse a situation and prevent further problems. At Henry Lqaw Office, we act immediately to investigate what happened, interview witnesses and review police and medical reports. If you suffered physical injuries, we will refer you to a doctor in order to verify what happened and enter your injuries into evidence.
Don't talk to police or offer statements to prosecutors until you contact us.
He said, She said - Documenting What Happened
A conviction for domestic assault, domestic battery or other domestic violence20can create problems in getting and maintaining a job. If you are convicted and the judge decides to impose a short jail sentence, convincing your employer to save your job while you are in jail could be difficult. If you can establish you acted in self-defense or that the allegations against you are false, the court will likely reduce the domestic violence charges or dismiss them. As your attorney, we request medical records of you and the alleged victim. We contact eyewitnesses and copies of 911 or police calls. In many instances, a lack of physical injury or contradictory eyewitness testimony can persuade the court to dismiss the charges against you. This is because of the influx of false allegations of domestic abuse or domestic assault deriving from family law disputes.
Pleading Guilty to Domestic Violence - When the Facts are not in Dispute
If the case against you is strong, it is essential that you prove to the court your willingness to address the issues that led to your arrest. We refer clients to experienced counselors and alcohol and addiction programs that help them face and overcome personal problems that lead to family violence. In many cases, an honest effort to confront addiction and anger problems will persuade the court to reduce the charges against you in exchange for probation or community service.
