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Domestic Violence Charges Do Not Always Involve Physical Violence: Learn About Other Potential Actions That Can Lead to Charges

When most individuals think of domestic abuse, they immediately conjure up a mental image. In their minds, a violent crime involving physical assault and battery comes to mind. The fact is that a person might be accused of domestic abuse even if there was no actual physical violence involved in the incident. Continue reading to learn what those accusations might entail, then call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 for assistance from a qualified lawyer.

Examples of domestic violence without physical violence

Making illegal threats against particular persons might count as domestic violence. Any credible threat you make to harm or kill the victim is considered a criminal threat. Aggravated trespass, which entails forcibly invading the victim's home or place of employment in order to carry out a threat you have made, is a kind of domestic abuse.

Domestic violence accusations may stem from stalking, which encompasses a wide range of actions from annoying to threatening a person. It may be a domestic violence issue if you physically, mentally, or financially mistreat a senior citizen who is in your care or a relative.

Domestic violence also exists if you tamper with a telephone or power line to keep the victim from calling for assistance. Kid endangerment, which entails permitting a child to suffer injury or be in danger, and child neglect, which entails failing to provide basic requirements like food, shelter, and medical attention to children, are two offenses against children that can be classified as domestic abuse.

The consequences of domestic violence may be much more serious than you may think

Future employers that do a background check on you will likely presume that any conviction for domestic violence is for a violent offense, even if it was for a non-violent violation. When they hear about the conviction, people you know will likely think that you are guilty of a violent crime.

This might make it difficult for you to get employment, adequate housing, or child custody—and that's before even taking into account any possible legal repercussions, such as the possibility of prison time, fines, community service, and other penalties.

Do not try this on your own – call our office today

You'll be relieved to learn that there is some good news after all this horrible news: We can assist. This is not your only struggle. While some people may pass judgment on someone who is only suspected or charged with domestic abuse, we always stand by our clients. We are here to provide you with the strongest legal defense because we firmly think that you deserve it. Call (949) 585-9055 right away to get started.