Legal Advice for People Facing Domestic Violence Charges
As well as representing clients on the family court aspects of domestic violence and restraining orders, the law firm of Jennifer Anntoinette Rivera & Associates helps people find ways to resolve the criminal defense problems that can result from an episode of domestic abuse or assault. To learn more about the scope of our firm's practice, contact us in Denver.
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While a court can issue a restraining order prohibiting contact between one person and another without an arrest or any criminal charge, various forms of domestic violence are prosecuted as misdemeanor or felony criminal cases, depending on the severity of the incident, the extent of injury and any history of domestic violence between the alleged victim and perpetrator.
You can be bound by a restraining order without any criminal arrest, and less frequently, you can be arrested for domestic violence without any restraining order to follow. In most cases, however, restraining orders and domestic violence charges are two separate legal problems tied to the same incident or personal relationship.
At our law firm, clients benefit from our ability to provide counsel on the full range of domestic violence problems, whether they involve criminal charges or family court disputes. We advise clients about such specific charges as:
- Assault
- False imprisonment, usually charged when someone prevents someone else from leaving the house
- Menacing or stalking
- Harassment
- Criminal mischief, usually charged when someone ruins someone else's personal belongings
A conviction of domestic violence can weaken your position in family court on any issue relating to parenting time and visitation rights. It's therefore essential to make sure that your strongest available defense is clearly and persuasively presented.
Serving the Needs of Clients Since 1983
To learn about your options for resolving the criminal and family court aspects of a domestic violence situation in Colorado, discuss your case with an experienced attorney. Contact Jennifer Anntoinette Rivera & Associates in Denver for additional information.
