Los Angeles Domestic Violence Defense Attorney

Domestic Violence Consequences

The consequences of a conviction for a charge of domestic violence are extreme in the State of California.  If you have been arrested and charged with any type of domestic violence, it is critical that you contact a Los Angeles domestic violence defense lawyer to protect your rights.  California law states that domestic violence charges can result in the following circumstances and types of relationships: 

'"Domestic Violence" means abuse committed against an adult or a minor who is a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, or person with whom the suspect has had a child or is having or has had a dating or engagement relationship. For purposes of this subdivision, "cohabitant" means two unrelated adult persons living together for a substantial period of time, resulting in some

permanency of relationship.  Factors that may determine whether persons are cohabiting include, but are not limited to, (1) sexual relations between the parties while sharing the same living quarters,

(2) sharing of income or expenses, (3) joint use or ownership of property, (4) whether the parties hold themselves out as husband and wife, (5) the continuity of the relationship, and (6) the length of the relationship.'

Domestic Violence Defense Attorney: the Law Offices of Sean Tabibian & Associates

When one has been charged with this offense, the penalties can vary depending upon the degree of damage done to the alleged victim.  When serious physical harm has been inflicted, the charge will most likely be a felony offense, and the consequences will include time spent in prison or jail and expensive fines.  In fact, even if you are convicted of making verbal or written threats to another person who fits the category above, you can face a year in jail and a $2,000 fine.  There are serious repercussions legally and in your personal life for a conviction of such a crime.  Your reputation can be completely destroyed, and you could lose your job as you will be unable to go to work while in custody.  It is absolutely crucial that you get legal representation if you are charged with domestic violence.  At the Law Offices of Sean Tabibian & Associates, the legal team is well-qualified to fight aggressively to defend you of the charge, and to seek alternative sentencing, reduced charges or other options when a case dismissal is not an option.

Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony domestic violence charge, it is critical that your legal representation is skilled in defending such charges.  At the Law Offices of Sean Tabibian & Associates, a domestic violence defense lawyer will relentless defend clients and fight aggressively to increase the likelihood of a better outcome in your case.

Contact a Los Angeles Domestic Violence Defense Attorney from the Law Offices of Sean Tabibian & Associates if you have been arrested and charged with a domestic violence charge.