Domestic Abuse Battery
Decisive defense and protection in domestic abuse matters.
Louisiana defines Domestic Abuse Battery as one household member intentionally using force or violence against another household member. Louisiana law contains civil provisions that make court-issued protective orders available to victims of domestic violence. Violations of domestic protective orders may be punished by both civil contempt and criminal penalties.
Defending you when the stakes are highest
Louisiana defines Domestic Abuse Battery as one household member intentionally using force or violence against another household member. Louisiana law contains civil provisions that make court-issued protective orders available to victims of domestic abuse battery. Often, this can include orders forbidding contact between the spouses, removing the offender from the home, or awarding sole custody of children to the spouse. Allegations of domestic violence can result in a court issuing a protective order against you, which can have an extensive impact on your life.
Once a call is made to 911, a police officer arrives on the scene and takes statements from both parties. The police do not fully investigate the accused’s innocence and their investigation is completed in a few minutes, even with conflicting testimony. The police officer’s subjective findings are based on the appearance of the parties, statements about who initiated the action, the relative size of the parties, signs of intoxication, and physical signs of an attack such as bruising, scratches, etc. The accused can find themselves under arrest, only to find out that they will most likely be denied bail because of mandatory holds on domestic violence cases.
Domestic abuse battery is charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, and carries serious penalties. Allegations of domestic abuse can also result in a court issuing a protective order against you, which can have an extensive impact on your life.
Penalties beyond the criminal courtroom
Domestic violence charges carry serious consequences. Punishment for the conviction of domestic abuse battery extends beyond the criminal penalties. Loss of civil liberties may include:
Restraining orders that could prohibit contact with your spouse, children, and family. The defendant may have to reside under house arrest or reside outside of the family home while the case is pending. Violation can result in fines, jail time, or both.
Monetary damages
Loss of custody or visitation rights
Employment opportunities can be lessened. Many employers make domestic violence a disqualifying factor for certain types of employment. Present and future employers can access domestic violence court records. A domestic violence conviction can also prohibit professional licensing or security clearance.
- Under federal law, even a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction can result in a lifetime ban on possession or ownership of guns and ammunition, with no exceptions for sporting, home defense, or employment.
- Immigration consequences: A conviction of domestic violence can result in removal or exclusion from citizenship and denial of re-entry.
- Housing consequences: Public housing authorities, as well as private landlords, can run domestic violence background checks, which can disqualify potential tenants.
- Loss of educational opportunities: A conviction of domestic violence can affect eligibility for admission into certain degree programs.
If you have been charged with Domestic Abuse Battery in Louisiana, it is time to get started on your defense. Contact the experienced domestic abuse battery defense attorneys at M. Bradley Law Firm, LLC today.
Three things you need to remember
Anyone charged with domestic abuse battery needs to remember:
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A domestic violence charge is not going to go away, which means neither the defendant nor the victim can talk their way out of the charges.
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The government prosecution is going to consider its own self-interest before your individual case. The legitimate request of the victim is never sufficient to warrant the dismissal of your case.
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Domestic violence charges are filed and prosecuted differently. The consequences can be severe, as well as demeaning.
Allegations of domestic violence can result in a court issuing a protective order against you, which can seriously impact your life. If you have been charged with Domestic Abuse Battery, contact the experienced attorneys at James & Bradley Law Firm, LLC today.
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