Salt Lake City Domestic Violence Lawyer

Understanding Charges of Domestic Violence

If you have been accused of domestic violence, such as child abuse, or are facing a charge consult a Salt Lake City domestic violence lawyer as soon as possible.  The criminal defense team at Zabriskie Law Firm is very experienced in defending such cases, and understands the seriousness of the charges you are facing and the drastic effect a conviction can have on your future.  Your personal and professional reputation can be destroyed when convicted of this criminal offense, not to mention the penalties the criminal justice system provides to those who are found guilty of the crime.

Domestic Violence Lawyer for SLC

Our criminal defense attorney team understands that in cases of domestic dispute emotions can run high.  As a result sometimes an accusation is not founded on truth, but is made for ulterior motives, such as an intention to gain control in a custody battle or a division of property disagreement.  Domestic violence is easily claimed by a spouse without any evidence, simply one spouse accusing another, as there are seldom any witnesses. 

This charge is considered more serious than assault and can include domestic assault or battery, sexual abuse of a child and violation of protective orders.  All of these have serious consequences when convicted.  Domestic violence is an offense that also has enhanced penalties if you have a prior conviction for the offense on your criminal record.  If you are convicted a second or third time the penalties will increase in severity, and can be felony charges. 

It is important to have a criminal defense lawyer who has expertise in investigating and dealing with charges of this nature and understands the position taken by prosecutors in these matters.  Getting our legal defense team working on your case before charges are brought if possible or as soon afterward as possible may be critical when seeking to increase the likelihood of a better outcome in the case.  Contact the domestic violence defense team at the firm at once if you have been charged with this offense.  Fast action by the defense lawyer fighting for you is urgent in any such case.

Contact a Salt Lake City domestic violence attorney today if you have been charged with any domestic violence offense.