San Mateo DUI, Criminal Defense LawyerDomestic Violence can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Ross Green is a criminal defense attorney in Redwood City, San Jose, San Mateo County and the surrounding Bay Area. Ross Green is one of the only domestic violence lawyers who served as a former Deputy District Attorney and an experienced domestic violence attorney with a resourceful understanding of criminal defense.
Domestic Violence affects the entire family. Those charged with such offenses can be removed from their home and ordered to have no contact with their loved ones. Jail time, fines and counseling are often ordered by the courts. Whether Domestic Violence is charged as a misdemeanor or felony depends on a person’s criminal record, if a weapon was involved and whether any injury occurred. The Law Offices of Ross Green has the experience necessary to help you navigate through this difficult time which affects every aspect of person’s family life.
Potential Penalties for Domestic Violence
- Misdemeanor Jail Time (Up to 1 Year)
- Felony Jail Time (Most Offenses Have 3 Year Maximums)
- Fines
- Domestic Violence Counseling (Up to 1 Year)
- Anger Management (Up to 3 Months)
- No Contact/Harass Order (Valid for Up to 3 Years)
- Informal/ Formal Probation (Up to 3 Years)
- Permanent Criminal Record
- Lifetime Ban from Possessing Firearms
Common Defenses
- Self-Defense
- Alibi Defense
- Lack of Injury
- False Statements to Police by Accuser
- Voluntary Intoxication
- History of Abuse by Accuser
- Accident
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Selecting an attorney is often a difficult process. Be sure to discuss with whomever you choose, any and all viable defenses. Should fighting your case at trial not be the best option, talk to your attorney about the possibility of an alternative sentence, such as community service, electronic home monitoring or work furlough. A plea bargain can often be negotiated to reduce fines or allow for an extended payment period.
Contact the Law Offices of Ross Green for a Free Consultation. Ross has over eight years of experience related to family violence offenses. All possible defenses will be explored and your rights clearly explained.
You need a domestic violence lawyer that will work with you personally, and a lawyer with a strong presence in the courtroom. Ross Green is one of the premier domestic violence lawyers in San Mateo County California (CA), Redwood City 94063, San Francisco 94101 and the surrounding areas.
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