Domestic Violence

Unfortunately, it is very common in Virginia for individuals to be charged with violent offenses committed against family or household members such as assault and battery or other more serious charges. However, it is also true that many times these offenses are charged by individuals with an improper purpose such as gaining an advantage in a domestic relations matter.

Many people do not realize that if law enforcement responds to a call from an individual in a domestic matter, they will almost always arrest at least one person involved in the situation, whether that person was the initial aggressor or not. Whatever the case, a person charged with an offense related to domestic violence can find themselves not only charged with a crime, but also removed from their own residence for a period of time, cut off from their children and family and facing serious penalties in the form of incarceration and/or domestic violence prevention programs. That is why a defendant in this situation needs an attorney experienced not only in criminal law but also in domestic relations matters to better advise a client as to the ramifications of the domestic violence charge. Our firm’s strong emphasis on family law and criminal law make our attorneys an excellent choice for individuals charged with domestic violence offenses.