Defense Against Domestic Violence Charges
Las Vegas Spousal Abuse Defense Attorneys
Technically referred to in Nevada as "battery constituting domestic violence," domestic violence charges and convictions can have serious consequences for many areas of your life.
- Generally, conviction for a first domestic assault can result in loss of your right to own a firearm as well as fines, community service and probation. Depending on the severity of the assault and the temperament of the judge hearing your case, you could get jail time.
- If you are charged with a second domestic violence offense, you are likely still facing a misdemeanor but with more severe penalties.
- If the assault causes life-threatening injuries or involves strangulation, you will face a felony charge.
- If you are charged a third time, you will face felony domestic assault charges.
Getting an Attorney on Your Case Early Can Help
An experienced defense lawyer can help your case in a number of ways. Even before you have been formally charged, your lawyer may be able to negotiate to have the charges dropped, to have them reduced to disorderly conduct or other less serious charges, or to negotiate a plea bargain.
At Ciciliano & Associates, LLC, defense attorney Luke Ciciliano has obtained favorable plea agreements in domestic violence cases as well as successfully trying domestic violence cases in court. Our firm has a reputation for aggressive defense. Call 702.487.3530 to schedule a consultation.
Don't Count On the Victim Dropping the Charges — The Prosecutor Decides
Do not make the mistake of treating a domestic violence charge lightly because you think the other person will change his or her mind.
It's common in domestic violence cases for a spouse or romantic partner to call the police during an altercation because they want the heated argument to stop. Once the police arrive and the situation is under control, the "victim" often does not want their spouse or partner to be charged with a crime.
Unfortunately, it's no longer their choice. In Nevada, when police respond to a domestic violence call, they almost always arrest someone. Once an arrest is made and someone is charged with domestic violence, it is the prosecutor and the State that is pursuing the charge, not the "victim." The prosecutor will bring a spousal abuse case even if the victim is unwilling to cooperate.
Contact a Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
Contact Ciciliano & Associates, LLC to schedule a consultation. We offer package representation against protective orders and misdemeanor domestic violence charges. We are located on 10th Street near the federal courthouse in Las Vegas.
