Gilbert Domestic Violence Lawyers

The domestic violence lawyers in Gilbert, Arizona at Oliverson Law, PLLC defend individuals facing domestic violence charges. If you are facing domestic violence charges, you could be facing serious penalties and consequences. Domestic violence is defined as any violent or even threatening behavior against one member of a household or another member of the household. Domestic violence can include physical violence, sexual assault, stalking, coercion, or a pattern of controlling behavior

Domestic relationships are defined under Arizona Law 13-3601. If a domestic relationship exists and violence occurs, then the case can fall under domestic violence. Domestic relationships include two people who are married, two people who were formerly married, or two people who reside or have lived in the same household. Two people who have a child in common, or two people who have another family relationship could be in a domestic relationship (child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, stepparent, stepchildren, or any other similarly defined family relationship). Domestic violence can also occur if two people are either in or have been in a romantic or sexual relationship. Domestic violence charges are tied to the underlying crime. Any assault, disorderly conduct, criminal damage, or intimidation that occurs within a domestic relationship is considered domestic violence. Other crimes that can also be considered domestic violence include murder, unlawful imprisonment, kidnapping, trespassing, cruelty to animals, harassment, stalking, child abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, and more.

If you are found guilty of domestic violence, you could be charged with a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the severity of the crime. Repeated convictions could result in more serious penalties. There are also added penalties for domestic violence when the victim of domestic violence is pregnant. Punishment can include incarceration, restraining orders, and other collateral consequences, not to mention damage to your reputation and loss of other privileges. You could also lose your right to carry a gun and may be required to undergo counseling.

In some cases, individuals charged with domestic violence can attend diversion programs instead of facing jail time. These programs can sometimes help individuals in these dynamics understand the underlying issues that result in toxic relationship dynamics and prevent escalation of abuse and escalation of domestic violence charges. If you are facing domestic violence charges, the domestic violence lawyers in Gilbert, Arizona at Oliverson Law, PLLC may be able to help you.

When Survivors are Charged with Domestic Violence Charges in Gilbert, Arizona

Domestic violence is often the product of ongoing violence and controlling behavior. This pattern can include situations where children were abused, animals were abused or harmed, finances and decision-making were controlled, and victims were isolated from family and friends. Victims of domestic violence can face ongoing critique and degradation from perpetrators. According to the Violence Against Women Journal, there has been an increased percentage of cases where both parties involved in a situation involving domestic violence have been arrested. In some cases, police may be unable to distinguish between the victim and the perpetrator, because victims might resort to physical defense to protect themselves, their children, and their pets. Individuals can find themselves facing domestic violence charges due to false accusations. Ultimately, when violence does go both ways, both parties generally need assistance and intervention, and diversion programs can be beneficial.

It is often the role of domestic violence defense attorneys to screen domestic violence survivors. Some ways that victims can protect themselves if they are facing domestic violence charges is to look at the other person’s history of domestic violence-related arrests (does the other party have a history of domestic violence and could that history be a contributing factor in this arrest?), and are the injuries a person sustained related to inflicting damage, or self-defense? For example, defense injuries can include bruises or injuries to the palms or back of the arms, injuries to the bottom of the feet, or injuries to the back.

Domestic violence cases can be incredibly complicated because self-described victims may be batterers themselves. Victims of domestic violence may also blame themselves or even make confessions that are the result of emotionally abusive situations. When a batterer can get his or her partner arrested for domestic violence, this could also decrease the chances that a victim will seek help. Survivors of domestic violence who have been accused of domestic violence can face collateral consequences, which can include the loss of custody of their children. Individuals charged and convicted of domestic violence may be unable to obtain certain employment opportunities, loss of civil rights, loss of access to public housing or public assistance, and they may even face deportation. This can create a situation where a person who is already housing unstable, may find themselves at even greater risk.

If you are facing domestic violence charges or are concerned that you might face domestic violence arrest, the Gilbert domestic violence lawyers at Oliverson Law, PLLC may be able to help you. We can help put together the strongest possible case and defense to fight for your rights, the custody of your children, and help free you from the bondage of coercive control.

Assault Lawyer in Gilbert, Arizona

In Arizona, assault is defined intentionally (or recklessly) causing physical injury to another person, putting a person in fear of physical injury, or touching a person in a manner to injure, insult, or provoke fear of injury. If you are facing assault charges, you could be facing serious penalties and consequences. Arizona’s assault law falls under Arizona Law 13-1203. If you have been arrested or charged with assault, you can be facing jail time and other consequences. One defense against assault charges is self-defense. If you were defending yourself, or your children, or your property, and are facing assault charges, you may want to speak to the Gilbert, Arizona assault lawyers at Oliverson Law, PLLC. Self-defense doesn’t apply if you are merely responding to another person’s insults or words, and self-defense isn’t a possible defense if you started a fight.

If you are facing assault charges, you could face serious penalties and even jail time. The assault lawyers in Gilbert, Arizona at Oliverson Law, PLLC are here to help you if you have been arrested or accused of assault. You are innocent until proven guilty and have the right to a lawyer if you are facing these serious charges. Reach out to Oliverson Law, PLLC today to learn more about your rights and options under the law.