Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer in Kent

Citations, accusations, or arrests for domestic violence require immediate support. If you are facing these outcomes, our domestic violence defense lawyer in Kent is readily available to help you get the legal guidance you need.

Do not wait to contact Puget Law Group for immediate support. Our Kent criminal defense lawyer is available 24 hours a day for immediate support.

Potential Consequences of Domestic Violence Convictions

Domestic violence has various forms, and each has various degrees of severity associated with it. The consequences you face are dependent specifically on the incident itself. Some of the potential consequences of domestic violence include:

• Placement of no-contact orders
• Firearms implications
• Court-ordered counseling
• Jail time
• Up to 60 months of probation for a misdemeanor case
• Immigration consequences
• Limitation of your right to residential custody or visitation of your children

In addition to these implications, domestic violence can also lead to ongoing complications in your life, including the creation of a criminal record that follows you. That could make it hard for you to get a job, work in some fields at all, or to gain custody of your children later. Let our Kent domestic violence attorney become your advocate so that the worst possible outcome does not happen in your situation.

Offenses That May Lead to Domestic Violence Charges

In Washington, under RCW 7.105.010, you may face domestic violence charges related to the following actions:

• Abuse that is intentional, willful, or reckless in action or inaction that causes injury
• Abandonment, including leaving vulnerable adults without the necessary support
• Physical abuse, including action that inflicts bodily injury or physical mistreatment
• Intimidation
• Unreasonable confinement
• Sexual abuse, including any action involving nonconsensual sexual conduct
• Chemical restraint involves the use of any type of drug to alter a person’s behavior
• Coercive control, including a pattern of behavior that causes physical, emotional, or psychological harm
• Mental abuse, including intentional, willful, or reckless verbal and nonverbal actions that are meant to harass, threaten, coerce, isolate, intimidate, or otherwise threaten someone
• Improper use of restraints

These examples are not exclusive, and you could face them if you engage in any of these actions against someone who lives in your household. Domestic violence charges are very serious and can impact you for years to come. Even if you are not sure you will face them, we encourage you to speak to a Kent domestic violence defense attorney for immediate support.

Domestic Violence May Be an Additional Charge

There are some situations in which the court or prosecutor may add domestic violence to another charge. This may include charges of stalking, coercion, assault, burglary, criminal trespassing, violations of a restraining order, and interference with the reporting of domestic violence. These charges may also apply to people you were once in a relationship with, even if you no longer live with them.

How We Defend Against Domestic Violence Convictions

Every defense strategy must meet the specific details of your case, and ultimately, it is critical that you have an attorney evaluate your case comprehensively to determine what your best strategy is. However, our legal team is thorough, and we will consider all potential avenues to build a strong defense for you. Potential defense strategies for domestic violence in Washington include:

• Self-defense: Demonstrate that the actions you took were a form of self-defense
• Alibi: Show that you could not be responsible because you have an alibi for when the incident occurred
• Authenticity challenges: We will gather evidence, such as text messages or witness statements, that can challenge the authenticity of these claims, including showing a lack of supporting evidence
• Demonstrate accusations of exaggeration or inaccuracies: This can help to undermine the credibility of the accused and cast doubt on your case.

In situations where you are facing domestic violence charges, do not contact the person accusing you and avoid any statements of guilt or innocence. Let our legal team handle the process for you and guide you through every step. In each situation, our legal team at Puget Law Group is here to protect you.

We Will Investigate Your Case Fully

If you are facing charges like this, set up a consultation with our legal team as a first step. We do not encourage you to talk to the police, even to defend yourself from claims. Instead, we will meet with you as soon as possible to discuss your options. You can expect our Kent domestic violence defense lawyer to take several steps to protect you, including:

• Fully investigate the claim against you. We look at flaws and obvious elements that create instant holes in the accusations you are facing. We take every claim seriously and work very closely with you to fully investigate the incident.
• We learn what evidence the prosecutor has and work to discredit it as much as possible. Our goal is to create weakness early on so that the prosecutor drops charges.
• If you have to go to trial, our legal team will create a strong scenario to protect you. This will include a legal strategy customized to fit your situation and prove innocence or a lesser charge.
• In situations where warranted, our extensive experience in working to reduce charges and plea out cases can work in your favor.
• We defend you to the fullest level under the law, protecting your future and giving you the peace of mind you deserve.

Do not wait to take action. Instead, contact our legal team immediately for the guidance and support you need. We are here to guide you through this process and do everything possible to protect your future.

Schedule a Consultation with Our Domestic Violence Defense Attorney in Kent Now

Turn to Puget Law Group for a consultation that evaluates all that you are facing. Let us work to better understand your charges and the legal defenses most applicable to your situation.

ontact our domestic violence defense lawyer in Kent now for the guidance you need to move your case forward.