Fresno Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys

Visalia, California, Spousal Abuse and Assault Lawyers

A charge of domestic violence is taken seriously by law enforcement. When the police are called to respond to a domestic argument, they usually err on the side of caution and arrest at least one of the parties. Even a minor argument can lead to spending a night in jail and putting your future in jeopardy. If your accuser later retracts the charge, you still may be prosecuted. It is important to have knowledgeable counsel and advocacy from the start.

Contact a Fresno domestic violence defense lawyer at Hammerschmidt Broughton Law Corporation. Call 559.233.5333.

Handling More Than Domestic Abuse Charges

If you find yourself facing charges or allegations of domestic violence, Hammerschmidt Broughton Law Corporation can help. Our attorneys have years of experience handling cases involving domestic assault, restraining order and police protective order violations. They know how these cases are handled by the prosecution.

Why Having a Knowledgeable Lawyer Is Critical

Domestic abuse can include any of the following:

• Assault
• Stalking
• Threatening phone calls
• Rape
• Intimidation

These charges become domestic abuse when the alleged victim is a spouse, significant other, roommate or child of the person charged. If convicted, you could face anger management classes at your expense, fines, community service and jail or prison time. You will also have a misdemeanor or felony criminal conviction on your record. For all these reasons, it is important to have an attorney who will seek dismissal or reduction of the charges.

Seeking Alternatives to Jail

If you are convicted of a crime there are often many alternatives to serving actual jail time. Our attorneys will fight to obtain the best possible result for you. Alternatives to jail can include electronic monitoring and community service, as well as others. With electronic monitoring you are permitted keep your job and work during the day. You then serve your sentence by staying in your home overnight.

Contact a Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer

Contact a Visalia, California, spousal abuse, domestic violence, and assault attorneys as soon as possible after being charged. Call 559.233.5333 for a free consultation.