Solano County Domestic Violence Attorney

Penalties for Conviction

Domestic violence is considered an assault charge with the fines and penalties that accompany a violent crime. This offense can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony. How it is classified depends upon the specifics of the incident and, in part, how effective a Solano County criminal defense lawyer can be in getting the charges reduced. If convicted, an individual may have a permanent record, have to attend a domestic batterer's class, do community service and receive a jail sentence. In certain circumstances, large fines and time in prison will be the result of a conviction. A restraining order may be imposed and custody of your child can be taken away.

A domestic violence charge covers not only abuse of one's current spouse. A former spouse, someone you are dating or had a dating relationship with, a related child, a person that you have had a child with or someone you cohabitate with can all be covered under domestic violence. Even a second degree blood relation can fall under this offense. With the penalties that you or a loved one may face, at Petty and Warshawsky, Attorneys at Law, we want you to know that there are aggressive defenses that can be taken against domestic violence charges.

Vacaville Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Benicia, Suisun City, Fairfield, Woodland, Contra Costa, Dixon, Vallejo & Rio Vista

Recklessly or intentionally attempting to cause bodily harm to another is assault and if it has been directed towards a spouse or other relation as given above, it becomes domestic violence. This offense includes placing a person in a situation where they consider bodily harm will happen to them. Unfortunately, people are sometimes accused of domestic violence due to anger, jealousy or even as a tactic in divorce cases.

We have over 35 years of combined experience in criminal defense matters including violent crimes. Our successes include those accused of first degree murder, "three strikes" and other life-term cases. As former public defenders, we know the court system well and how it operates. Thorough investigation can shed light into what actually occurred in the incident. Cross-examination can reveal the true intent of those who have accused you. Let us begin the fight for your rights if you have been accused of domestic violence.

We are proud to serve the Solano County communities of Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Vacaville, Vallejo, Suisun City, Woodland, Contra Costa and Rio Vista.

If you stand accused of domestic violence, don't give up the fight, contact a Solano County domestic violence attorney for help.