San Diego Domestic Violence Attorney

Charged with domestic violence?

Whenever the police respond to a domestic violence call, someone will be arrested as long as there is "probable cause". They may not have much evidence to go on or any reliable testimony but, if only to calm things down, officers are trained in cases of domestic violence to arrest at least one person. Perhaps no one in the family realizes the serious repercussions such an arrest will bring but they can affect the person arrested for a very long time. If you or a loved one has been charged with domestic violence, you will need the immediate help of a skilled criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights and hopefully keep you out of jail. You should speak to a San Diego criminal defense attorney at Ardalan & Associates right away to learn what your rights are and how we can help defend you.

When you are arrested, you may spend the night in jail. Bail can be quite expensive and having a lawyer present can help reduce or eliminate your bail. In most cases the judge will issue a restraining order that will prevent you from returning home, even to collect your clothes or belongings. The disruption such an order can cause can be tremendous and it is vital that you have an attorney who can protect your rights. It can happen that the accusations against you were false or made in an attempt to get you arrested. A good San Diego criminal defense lawyer can help fight such false statements or testimony and try to have the restraining order lifted.

Domestic Violence Lawyer in San Diego

In San Diego, specialized domestic violence units aggressively pursue domestic violence charges. Even if the victim withdraws their charges or refuses to pursue them, the District Attorney can still take the case to court. You will need a dedicated and experienced defense lawyer to assist you in the defense of the accusation. There are many examples of abuse and violence that can be prosecuted including:

• Physical Abuse or Assault
• Spousal Abuse or Sexual Assault
• Threats
• Verbal Abuse and Humiliation
• Stalking
• Child Abuse
• Elder Abuse
• Financial Abuse (failing to provide necessities or support)

Contact a San Diego domestic violence defense lawyer if you have been charged with domestic violence to protect your rights and avoid unnecessary penalties.