Marin County Domestic Abuse Charges Defense Lawyers

California Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys

In the California criminal justice system, domestic violence cases are in a category by themselves. Law enforcement takes domestic violence very seriously; people facing domestic violence charges can find their lives unexpectedly turned upside down. It is important to have a caring and highly experienced lawyer if you are facing any type of domestic abuse charge. The consequences of a conviction can affect your children, your work and your future.

At the San Rafael law firm of Critchlow Diskint Rhine & Pirelli, our lawyers have decades of experience. They understand the complexity of spousal assault charges, which can arise during the course of heated child custody battles or during a dispute with your spouse or partner. Each case is different; our attorneys seek to understand the situation and look for ways to resolve the matter effectively and quickly.

Consequences of a Domestic Abuse Conviction

There is a great deal at stake in domestic violence cases:

• You may become a convicted felon, a status that can have lifelong consequences.
• You may face an automatic restraining order that prevents you from contacting your spouse or partner, entering your house or seeing your children.
• You may face jail and supervised probation with multiple conditions.
• You will lose your right to have a firearm or other legal weapon

Because the consequences are so serious, our lawyers make every effort to get domestic violence charges reduced or dismissed. In many instances, reduction or dismissal will allow you to continue to have contact with your family, avoid a felony conviction, and get treatment for underlying substance abuse or anger management problems — treatment that can help you avoid similar problems in the future.

In some cases, the alleged victim may withdraw the charges. The police and prosecutor seldom accept this; they will move forward with a case despite the change of heart. Our lawyers are skilled courtroom advocates and have been able to convince the prosecution to drop the charges in these circumstances.

To learn more, contact our Marin domestic abuse charges defense attorneys.