Las Cruces Domestic Abuse Defense Lawyers
If you have been arrested for domestic violence, do not take your charges lightly. What may have started out as a simple domestic dispute could result in a criminal conviction that significantly impairs your future.
People are often confused about domestic violence charges. There are many misconceptions that cause people to fail to act quickly and decisively in such case.
- Do not assume that the prosecution will simply drop your charges just because your spouse or significant other does not want you to be prosecuted.
- Be aware that the prosecution has the authority to compel the presence of the alleged victim at trial by subpoena.
- Be forewarned that a conviction for domestic violence could have many collateral consequences that you may not have considered. If you get a divorce, your conviction may be used against you in a child custody dispute. If you apply for a job, your conviction may be discovered as a result of a criminal background check. Depending on the nature of your charges, you could even lose your right to own or possess a firearm.
It is also important to note that the prosecution does not have to prove that the alleged victim was injured. What may have been nothing more than a heated verbal dispute or the slightest physical contact could potentially provide the prosecution with evidence necessary to sustain a criminal conviction, so it is vital that you retain an experienced criminal defense attorney who understands how to handle domestic violence cases.
Put Our Experience to Work for You
At Ellis & Ortega, we offer a team of experienced criminal defense attorneys who have several decades of combined courtroom experience. We vigorously defend clients who are charged with domestic violence. We have advocated passionately on behalf of many clients who have been charged with domestic violence, assault and battery, and other related offenses. You can rely on our experience, knowledge and expertise.
Contact Us
If you need to speak with one of our El Paso domestic violence defense lawyers, we are pleased to offer a free consultation. Call 915-235-0325 or 575-208-5072 to contact our law office in El Paso, Texas. You may also contact us by e-mail.
