Queen Creek Domestic Violence Lawyer

Domestic Violence Attorney in Queen Creek AZ

The State of Arizona describes domestic violence as an act of abuse by one family member or member of a household to another. While domestic violence is often thought of as doing some sort of physical harm, the crimes are not always violent. In many cases, an individual can be charged with domestic violence simply due to a simple misunderstanding. Domestic violence charges include a handful of abuses including physical, sexual, economic control, emotional, and neglect. Types of crimes that fall under domestic violence include assault, battery, disorderly conduct, kidnapping, criminal trespassing, threatening, and witness intimidation.

Domestic violence cases cannot be dropped if the victim does not want to press charges. In this case, they are considered a witness and cannot drop the charges. This can be especially frustrating, especially if it is due to a misunderstanding. When such charges are filed, they can only be dropped by the prosecutor if approved by the judge.

Charges for domestic violence can vary greatly depending on the crime. It is best to speak to a Queen Creek Criminal Defense Lawyer at Genesis DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers to learn more about your particular case. For aggravated domestic violence cases, if you are convicted of a misdemeanor 3 times in an 84 month period, you can be charged with a felony. In such cases, you could serve as much as 30 months in jail. For more serious domestic violence where the victim is physically assaulted, you could serve anywhere from 5-15 years. A domestic violence treatment program is typically required for anyone charged with domestic violence as well.

If you have been charged you need an aggressive domestic violence attorney in Queen Creek, Arizona to fight for your rights. Often domestic violence cases are a matter of simple misunderstandings and police trying to use their best judgment when making an arrest. If you've been charged with domestic violence, you need a lawyer who understands criminal law here in Arizona and has a history of success with criminal defense cases.

Contact Genesis DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers to speak with an experienced criminal justice attorney in Queen Creek Arizona.

Genesis DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers - Queen Creek AZ Office

21321 E Ocotillo Rd Suite 125 Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 500-6156