Domestic violence charges can harm your reputation and completely turn your life upside down. Domestic violence charges may cause you to lose the ability to see your children or even prevent you from returning home. If you are convicted of a charge involving domestic violence, you may also lose your right to own a gun and could face jail, probation, fines, and counseling.

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If you have been charged with a domestic violence charge, it is important that you consult with a criminal defense attorney. When working with our law firm, you will have an experienced attorney who will provide an aggressive representation so that you can have the best chance to get your case resolved. We offer free consultations to help you determine what your next steps need to be. 

A domestic violence conviction can have serious ramifications. Even being accused and arrested for domestic violence can leave a major impact on your life. Employment, divorce, child custody, visitation and other family related legal issues can all be affected. Your gun rights can also be revoked if you are convicted of a domestic violence offense. Some of the penalties you may face after a domestic violence conviction are:

• Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
• Probation Restrictions
• Protective Orders
• Mandatory Domestic Violence Courses

For misdemeanor domestic violence offenses, you may face the following penalties:

• Class 3 misdemeanor: up to 30 days in jail and up to $500 in fines
• Class 2 misdemeanor: up to 120 days in jail and up to $750 in fines
• Class 1 misdemeanor: up to 6 months in jail and up to $2,500 in fines

There are many offenses that can be considered domestic violence in the state of Arizona. This can include physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse. Any of the charges below may be designated as a domestic violence offense:

• Assault
• Aggravated Assault
• Criminal Damage
• Child Abuse
• Sexual Assault
• Negligent Homicide
• Manslaughter
• Harassment

There are many more charges that can be designated as a domestic violence offense. To navigate the complexities of a domestic violence charge, it is extremely important that you get an experienced criminal attorney involved.