Delaware Domestic Violence Attorney

Defending Clients in Domestic Violence Cases in Delaware, Marion and Central Ohio

Are you or someone you know facing criminal charges connected with domestic violence in Delaware or elsewhere in central Ohio? Cases of domestic violence can be very complicated with law enforcement mainly concerned with protecting victims first and sorting out the facts later. This means that you will need a competent Delaware domestic violence lawyer on your side immediately to ensure that your rights are protected and that someone is looking out for your best interests. Ohio courts are very tough on domestic violence crimes. If you have been arrested for any domestic crime, we recommend that you consult with a Delaware domestic violence attorney at our firm as the first step in your defense.

Domestic Violence Cases in Ohio

Domestic violence refers to violent behavior, threats of violence, or attempting to harm another in a domestic relationship. Domestic relationships include spouses, ex-spouses, someone you live with, someone with whom you have a child, domestic partners, or any family members. Often domestic violence incidents result in restraining orders placed on the accused offender to prohibit any further contact between the accused and the victim. This means you may not be allowed to enter your residence or have visitation rights with your children on a temporary or potentially permanent basis.

If you are accused of trying to cause or causing physical harm, you will generally be charged with a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 in fines. If you threatened to harm another, you face a potential sentence of 30 days in jail and $250 in fines. If the victim was seriously harmed in the incident that led to your arrest, you may be charged with assault. The charges will depend on the extent of the injuries caused to the victim. Assault carries a potential sentence of up to 8 years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines. You may also be ordered to take anger management classes.

It is important that you are represented by a capable criminal defense attorney who understands how to defend you in this type of case. Consulting with one of our attorneys should be your first priority.