We Truly Know Domestic Violence Charges
Our law firm has handled literally thousands of domestic violence cases. What sets us apart is the fact that we have handled them from both sides. Our lead lawyers are former Vancouver and Clark County Domestic Violence Unit prosecutors. Now, we defend people accused of these crimes.
This is important because it means we have invaluable knowledge about the way that the opposition handles domestic violence cases. We know what issues they worry about, because we have worried about them. We know what techniques they use, because we have used them. We offer strong criminal defense because we know exactly what we are defending against.
What Exactly Is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is an issue that is commonly misunderstood. The label can be attached to any alleged crime committed against a family member, a household member or even a former roommate.
Some examples of domestic violence charges include:
- Assault: Domestic Violence
- Harassment: Domestic Violence
- Trespassing: Domestic Violence
- Burglary: Domestic Violence
- Malicious Mischief: Domestic Violence
No actual "violence" has to be committed for someone to be charged with domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Means Serious Ramifications
When the domestic violence label is attached to a criminal charge, the potential ramifications get much more serious. In addition to fines and potential jail time, you may have to deal with a no contact order that keeps you away from your home and your children. You will lose the right to possess firearms, and you may have to take expensive and time-consuming domestic violence perpetrator classes.
Furthermore, you will have domestic violence on your permanent record. Even if the only thing you did wrong was throw something against a wall, people looking at your record may interpret domestic violence as spousal abuse or something more serious.
Protecting You from Those Ramifications
Frequently, domestic violence charges are the result of a misunderstanding. One spouse calls the police hoping they will come out and stop an argument. Unfortunately, when the police come, they usually have to take someone to jail. The alleged victim cannot drop the charges even if they decide later that it was all just a misunderstanding.
That is where we come in. Our experience in the field of domestic violence means that we know the steps to take to protect you from these charges. Let us get started defending you.
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 case with the Washington law firm of Green & Ritchie.
