Penalties for Violating Domestic Violence in Phoenix

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Make no mistake, the consequences for a domestic violence conviction can adversely impact the quality of your life for years to come.  Once you are convicted of domestic violence or abuse, the court may order you to do several things.  First, the court may order you to pay large fines and legal fees.  The court may take away your right to own or possess firearms, place you on probation or order you to attend mandatory counseling.  If you were convicted of a felony domestic violence offense, you may have to serve months or even years in jail.  Most importantly, a domestic violence conviction may limit your custodial rights as a parent and may even prevent you from having contact with your child.

The penalties for violating domestic violence laws will vary and will depend upon whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony offense.  Usually, people will be charged with misdemeanors if they did not cause victims physical injury or have no prior domestic violence convictions.  People who are facing felonies are those who cause extensive injury to victims, abuse minors, use weapons or have prior domestic violence convictions.

Arizona Domestic Violence Lawyers

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If you have been charged with domestic violence, it is important that you secure representation from an experienced lawyer, like the lawyers at Gillespie, Shields & Durrant.  At our Phoenix law firm, we know that the legal penalties for domestic violence can be quite severe.  From having to spend time in jail, to losing custody of your children, a domestic violence conviction can wreak havoc on your life and liberties. 

The best way to try to avoid conviction is by hiring a capable domestic violence defense attorney.  At Gillespie, Shields & Durrant, we have defended numerous people throughout Phoenix and surrounding areas who have been charged with domestic violence.  With help from our law office, many of our clients were able to avoid conviction and move on with their lives.

Contact Gillespie, Shields & Durrant to review your domestic violence case today!