Domestic Violence Attorney

Generally, an incident is classified as domestic violence when a family or household member commits a criminal act on another family or household member. Common domestic violence offenses include assault, stalking, harassment, and a protection order violation.

A Domestic Violence Charge

A domestic violence charge can be a misdemeanor or felony crime, depending on the specific issues and circumstances of the case, and your past criminal history.

• A misdemeanor domestic violence charge can be either a simple misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor. The main difference between the two is the maximum amount of jail time the court can impose. A misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail, while a gross misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 12 months in jail.
• A felony domestic violence charge can be a Class A, Class B, or Class C felony.

A Domestic Violence Conviction

A domestic violence conviction is serious, and the consequences range from required participation in an intensive treatment program to jail or prison sentences. The punishment for a domestic violence conviction depends on the specific issues and circumstances of the case, and your past criminal history.

As client reviews of Dixon & Cannon, Ltd reveal, we are often able to obtain complete dismissals of charges prior to trial. We do this through detailed witness interviews, intensive investigation, and making sure that the prosecutor understands that there are two sides to a story.

Dixon & Cannon, Ltd. attorneys provide experienced, compassionate, and aggressive representation in all domestic violence matters.

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