Domestic Violence Defense
Seattle Domestic Violence Attorneys
By law, if law enforcement officers respond to a domestic violence (DV) call and find probable cause to believe that any type of physical contact or assault has taken place in the last four hours — they must arrest someone. If that someone was recently you, it is very important that you make no statements to the police and that you do nothing to violate any no-contact order that may have been imposed on you.
Do not visit. Do not call. Do not write a letter. Do not send an e-mail. Do not violate this order.
The next thing you will want to do is contact an attorney. To speak to a Seattle domestic violence lawyer call 206-264-1590 or email us today.
Domestic Dispute Lawyers in Seattle
At The Meryhew Law Group, our domestic dispute lawyers in Seattle represent people from throughout the State of Washington who have been charged with crimes associated with domestic violence. In Washington, these crimes typically involve people who live under the same roof. But spousal abuse and family violence are not all there is to it. The law also recognizes that domestic violence can and does occur between people who are not living together as well. Boyfriends, girlfriends, same-sex partners, unmarried parents, and former spouses can each be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence whether they currently live together or not.
Over the years, laws have increased penalties and courts have taken an increasingly hard stance toward offenders. But fines, jail, treatment and other court-imposed conditions are only part of the story. The collateral consequences of a domestic violence conviction can be just as, if not more damaging. These may include:
- The loss of your right to own or possess a firearm
- An inability to operate certain types of businesses or to hold certain occupations
- The loss of your professional license
- The loss of child custody or visitation rights
- Deportation if you are not a naturalized U.S. citizen
Contact a Domestic Violence Attorney Today! 206-264-1590
Our Seattle domestic violence attorneys will fight to protect these rights and to minimize the damaging consequences of your arrest. Although getting charges dismissed or reduced is ideal, this is not always a realistic possibility. Our experience in the court system has enabled us to secure more favorable sentencing options such as drug/alcohol treatment, anger management, and DV offender treatment for many of our previous clients. Call 206-264-1590 or contact us online.
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