Unnecessarily Harsh Criminal Charges
- A push, a slap, even grabbing the car keys out of someone's hands may result in being charged with Assault DV.
- Throwing water in someone's face or tossing a plate against a wall may result in being charged with Assault DV or Malicious Mischief DV.
- Verbal threats or threatening behavior may result in being charged with Harassment DV or Assault DV.
People accused of domestic violence assault are often surprised at how serious the charges are, even though they did very little wrong or were falsely accused.
The fact is that these charges are serious and they require serious criminal defense lawyers, such as the team at the law firm of Green & Ritchie in Vancouver, Washington.
Harsh Punishments for Domestic Violence Charges
If you are convicted of a domestic violence assault, you may face jail time and large fines. However, your punishments won't stop there. You may also lose your right to possess firearms. You may have to deal with domestic abuse protection orders that keep you from your home and family. You may be required to take anger management classes or other costly and time-consuming counseling programs.
Even worse, your criminal record will show that you committed the crime of domestic violence. The person who sees your record, such as a potential employer, will not know the true details of the incident and they may perceive that you did something much worse. This type of criminal record could seriously affect your future.
The Defense: a Team of Former Domestic Violence Prosecutors
Our attorneys have handled literally thousands of domestic violence cases, building an impressive record of success. We began our careers as prosecutors in the Vancouver and Clark County Domestic Violence Unit. Now, our experience is put to use defending those accused of these crimes.
We know Washington domestic violence assault laws and we know how our opponents enforce these laws. More importantly, we know our opponents and they know us. We have worked alongside them. They know that we stand behind everything we do. When we come to them with our case carefully prepared and we ask them for a certain outcome, they know that we have done our work. They know that if they do not provide that outcome, we will be taking the matter to trial.
We are ready to stand by your side to defend you against domestic violence assault charges.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
Call us at 360.450.2434 or send us an e-mail to schedule a meeting about your domestic violence assault case.
