When arguments at home get out of hand and the police are called, the consequences for the person charged with domestic violence can be serious. They involve jail time, fines, a public record, and in some cases, depending on your profession, the loss of your job.
People who are convicted of domestic violence are no longer allowed to carry a firearm. If you are a police officer, you will likely lose your job. If you are involved in a custody dispute, a domestic violence conviction can seriously affect your ability to have custody of your children or even see them on a regular basis.
Domestic Violence Attorney in Modesto
You may have resolved the situation with your spouse or your partner. You may even be attending anger management sessions or couples counseling. You may think that this is the end of the matter. But the state may not.
The California criminal justice system will use all its considerable resources to prosecute you. You need a skilled criminal defense attorney to make sure that your case is properly presented to the prosecutors and before the judge. You need a law firm that will do all it can to make sure that you do not go to jail. You need Arata Swingle Sodhi & Van Egmond.
Domestic violence charges can include charges of assault, criminal damage or disorderly conduct. One or both of the parties may have a substance-abuse-related problem that led to the violence.
Cases can involve husbands and wives, domestic partners, boyfriends and girlfriends or even people out on a date. We are lawyers who listen carefully to the story of what happened. We want to help. Our goal is to work quickly, thoroughly and efficiently to help you resolve issues such as restraining orders, orders for protection and custody issues and regain the stability in your life.
Contact a Modesto Domestic Violence Lawyer Today
To discuss your domestic violence or other criminal defense matter and learn how an experienced criminal defense attorney can help you, at 209-409-3106 or 888-877-0539.
