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The Seattle Law Firm of Dixon & Cannon, Ltd.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRIMES
Generally, an incident is classified as domestic violence when a family or household member commits a criminal act on another family or household member. Common domestic violence offenses include assault, stalking, harassment, and a protection order violation.
This Web page offers you a brief overview about domestic violence crimes, but we have prepared more detailed information about domestic violence crimes in our topic:
What to Know About Domestic Violence Crimes.
A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGE
A domestic violence charge can be a misdemeanor or felony crime, depending on the specific issues and circumstances of the case, and your past criminal history.
- A misdemeanor domestic violence charge can be either a simple misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor. The main difference between the two is the maximum amount of jail time the court can impose. A misdemeanor carriers a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail, while a gross misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 12 months in jail.
- A felony domestic violence charge can be a Class A, Class B, or Class C felony.
For more detailed information about domestic violence crimes and charges, see our topic:
What to Know About Domestic Violence Crimes.
A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONVICTION
A domestic violence conviction is serious, and the consequences range from required participation in an intensive treatment program to jail or prison sentences. The punishment for a domestic violence conviction depends on the specific issues and circumstances of the case, and your past criminal history.
For more detailed information about domestic violence crimes and convictions, see our topic:
What to Know About Domestic Violence Crimes.
Dixon & Cannon, Ltd. attorneys provide experienced, compassionate, and aggressive representation in all domestic violence matters.
If you have questions about a domestic violence crime, call us for a FREE 30-minute initial consultation at 206-957-2247. We can help!
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE LAW
Dixon & Cannon, Ltd. is licensed to practice law in the States of Arizona and Washington. This Web site is created for your general information only and does not represent legal advice. An attorney-client relationship between you and our law firm is not created by you reading this information or calling us. If we decide to work together, we sign a contract to establish our attorney-client relationship.
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