Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Attorney, Spokane WAundefined

A domestic violence arrest can have far reaching consequences in our court system. A judge will typically impose strict conditions on a defendant such as prohibiting them from contacting their loved ones, staying away from a certain residence, and not leaving the county. In addition, our clients have found that what often hits home the hardest is the different way people view you when you are facing such an allegation. It is important to have experienced and dedicated criminal defense lawyers on your side to free you from the cloud that a such a charge casts over you. Prosecutors on Domestic Violence cases can seem relentless, as if they take the case as a personal crusade. This often results from inexperience and an ignorance on the background of the relationship.

Under Washington law, Domestic Violence isnt a charge by itself, rather it is a label the court puts on a variety of charges to note that the allegation involves family or household members. The label Domestic Violence or DV can be applied to Assault, Malicious Mischief, Reckless Endangerment, Harassment, Trespass, Burglary, and even Disorderly Conduct. To convict a person at trial, a prosecutor has to prove that the alleged victim was a family or household member.