San Fernando Valley Domestic Violence Attorney

Defense Lawyer Serving the San Fernando Valley

Domestic violence is one of the most commonly charged offenses throughout the San Fernando Valley. The charged often come about through a "domestic violence call" to law enforcement who arrive on the scene after a 911 call or a neighbor calling in after hearing an altercation between two individuals. The charge can be filed against any person sharing a home, including a roommate, domestic partner, relative or spouse. When tempers flare and law enforcement comes on the scene, they often make an arrest whether there is evidence of physical violence or not.

In fact, even if the "victim" of the violence later recants and insists that no violence took place, only the prosecutor can decide whether to dismiss domestic violence charges. This law was written to avoid situations in which a person is threatened with further harm by a perpetrator unless they withdraw their accusation; unfortunately, this also creates a dangerous situation for those who actually are innocent of the crime. Many such cases include Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO) that will force you to leave your home and your family. If you violate the order, you will be charged and likely put in jail, awaiting a court hearing. Such orders often can be quickly handled by a San Fernando Valley domestic violence lawyer at the firm as part of the defense of your case.

If you have been arrested and charged with domestic violence, it is critical that you contact the defense team at Ardalan & Associates at once. The firm represents clients throughout the San Fernando Valley in all types of domestic violence cases including the following:

• Spousal Abuse
• Intimate Partner Abuse
• Trespassing
• Harassment
• Stalking
• Cyber Stalking
• Criminal Threats
• Same Sex Domestic Violence

Once you have been accused of a domestic violence offense, you may be confused about what to do next. You may ask "How Can I find Help?" and wonder about domestic violence penalties. A domestic violence attorney from our firm understands the tough time that you are going through. It may be that your family has put a restraining order on that prohibits you from seeing your children. Restraining orders may be issued for anything from physical assault to child abuse, sexual abuse and emotional abuse. If you have been involved in a recent domestic violence offense, the authorities may issue a temporary restraining order prohibiting from being around the alleged victim. In the same way, emergency protective orders are used by law enforcement after they have received a domestic call related to abuse. These short-term orders last for around 5 days until a restraining order can be issued by a judge.

According to California law, the act of rape consists of physical penetration without the consent or against the will of the other individual. If you feel that you have been falsely accused of rape or falsely accused of domestic violence of any type, you need the legal guidance of a professional domestic violence defense lawyer.

Charged with domestic violence in the San Fernando Valley? Get help now.

Domestic violence can be a misdemeanor or a felony offense under state law, and either charge is extremely dangerous to the accused individual. Countless cases in the past have later been determined to be either false accusations or the individual was defending themselves in a violent argument. Unfortunately, juries have an almost automatic sympathy for those who claim to have been a victim of violence; dealing with this natural inclination is part of the art of the defense. It is necessary to aggressively defend any such case. As domestic violence can include cases of alleged emotional abuse, physical abuse or threats, a charge can result from a heated argument and move forward through the system resulting in a conviction for a person who spoke in anger during an argument, and has no history of violence. Defending yourself is of utmost concern in any such situation.

No matter what your situation, you can be assured that the legal defense team from the firm is highly qualified to defend your case, and will take immediate action. It is critical that you act quickly; the penalties for a conviction can include jail or prison time, fines, anger management classes and community service. Your professional and personal reputation can be destroyed, and in felony cases, if you are convicted you will face extreme changes to your life, once you have served the time the court gives you -- usually in state prison. The legal team has an impressive record in defending all types of domestic violence and abuse cases throughout the San Fernando Valley area.

Contact a San Fernando Valley Domestic Violence Lawyer Today

It is crucial that you act quickly if you have been arrested and charged with domestic violence. Being innocent of the accusation does not guarantee that you won't be convicted. Prosecutors seek convictions and have the full support of law enforcement. You need to ensure that you have a strong defense attorney from Ardalan & Associates assisting you from the moment of your arrest.

Contact a San Fernando Valley domestic violence attorney from Ardalan & Associates today.