Third Charge of Domestic Abuse?
Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorneys
Many clients come to us shocked that a third offense of domestic violence is charged as a felony. You are now facing mandatory prison time if convicted, with no option to plea bargain. You need to fight this allegation.
Contact Ciciliano & Associates Immediately
Our Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer provides a skilled defense to felony domestic abuse charges. Call 702.382.2209. We represent clients in Clark County and surrounding jurisdictions of Southern Nevada.
Felony Domestic Violence
A third conviction for domestic assault is a Class C felony. The penalty is a minimum of one year in state prison (up to five years), plus major fines, community service and counseling requirements. Nevada law forbids dismissal of charges or pleas to a lesser offense unless the district attorney's office admits it cannot prove its case.
Almost anything can be charged as domestic assault — a shove or a slap, a threatening gesture, verbal threats of bodily harm, brandishing a weapon — even if there is no lasting injury. No matter how minor the contact, it will be charged as a felony if this is your third offense. The prosecutor will go forward even if the alleged victim declines to press charges or changes his or her mind.
Defenses Against Domestic Abuse Charges
The only hope is to convince the D.A. to drop the case or to convince the trier of fact that you are not guilty. Luke Ciciliano is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who will explore every possible defense to dismiss the charge or beat it at trial:
- Provocation, self-defense or "mutual combat"
- Inconsistencies in the victim's story
- Recanting of accusations by the victim
- Witnesses who saw the altercation
- Evidence that the allegations are made up or exaggerated to gain advantage in a current or pending divorce or child custody case
When You Have to Fight the Charges . . .
For the aggressive representation you need, contact our Las Vegas office immediately. We thoroughly examine the evidence against you and work hard to present the strongest possible defense for charges of spousal violence or other domestic abuse.
