Get Rid of Charges With Expert Advice From San Diego Domestic Violence Lawyer

If you have been charged with domestic violence, you could be facing serious penalties and sentencing. Understandably you are probably dealing with a high amount of stress and a variety of emotions. The one thing you cannot afford to do is waste time by standing idol. The district attorney and their team has already begun developing a case regarding the charges they are pursuing against you. You need to fight back with a powerful defense and an experienced attorney by your side who is knowledgeable of how the system works and will fight for your legal rights. Regardless of whether the victim who brought forth the charges has recanted or insisted they no longer wish to press charges, the district attorney’s office will usually proceed with the case. Be sure you have an attorney fighting on your side to ensure those charges are dropped or pursued fairly if they do proceed.

Domestic Violence Lawyer Ashby Sorensen Will Fight for Your Legal Rights

Almost every district attorney’s office in California has a unit specifically assigned to prosecuting cases of domestic violence, and yours is most likely no different. Whether you are at fault for the offense or the domestic violence allegations were made impulsively and falsely, our team of defense attorneys can help ensure you are given the best defense possible. Domestic Violence charges are pursued very seriously in California and you could be facing much greater penalties than an individual facing assault or battery charges. Unfortunately, many false allegations of domestic abuse are made every day and inflated claims are pursued all of the time. The court system is often sympathetic to alleged victims as well.  Accordingly, you need an attorney who will fight for your legal rights and be sure the court knows your side of the story.

You Could Be Facing Serious Penalties

Charges for domestic violence are not taken lightly in California and the court may not be gentle when it comes to punishments. Most importantly, domestic violence charges will go on an individual’s permanent record, surfacing any time a routine background check is made, making it very difficult for someone to get a job, own a firearm, and many other serious consequences. Someone faced with domestic violence charges could be sentenced on a variety of levels depending on the seriousness of the injuries, and if the defendant has a criminal record. Cases can either be a misdemeanor and carry a maximum penalty of 1 year in the county jail, or they can be a felony depending on the seriousness of the case and you could be facing a lengthy sentence in state prison. Most convictions will also require the defendant to complete a 52-week domestic violence rehabilitation class, on top of serving probation and any time in custody

Contact Qualified San Diego Domestic Violence Lawyer Ashby C. Sorensen Today

If you have been charged with domestic violence you need a San Diego Domestic Violence lawyer you can count on to fight for your legal rights. You could be facing serious penalties or sentencing that could affect your permanent criminal record. Call (858) 999-6921 now to schedule your free consultation or speak with attorney Ashby Sorensen today to develop the best defense to drop or decrease your charges today.