Crimes of domestic violence can raise some very complicated dynamics as they typically involve violence or threats between people with long-standing relationships. Domestic violence, by definition, encompasses crimes of violence such as punching, pushing, hitting, shoving and unwanted sexual conduct, between people with a family relationship. As a result, these crimes raise issues that are not necessarily present in an assault or battery cases between strangers. Domestic violence itself is not a formal charge, but these actions result in charges like assault, battery or stalking or aggravated versions of those crimes. A conviction for a domestic violence charge is very serious. There may be minimum mandatory sentences to be served and a conviction may result in a person being forced to undergo certain domestic abuse programs and lose the right to carry a concealed weapon. Additionally, there may be other issues involved in the relationship dynamic that implicate other areas of the law such as family law.

If you have been charged with a domestic violence offense, it is important to contact a law firm whose lawyers are experienced in dealing with domestic violence charges and the wide range of issues that accompany these situations. If you have any questions regarding domestic violence charges such as assault, battery or stalking, or aggravated versions of those charges, in Jacksonville or other areas of Northeast Florida, please call us at 904-642-3332 or contact us online.