Category Archives: Domestic Violence
How Does Virginia Handle Domestic Violence?
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, were able to resolve a domestic violence call without further incident, as reported by NBC4 Washington. After police arrived at the scene, the alleged abuser fled upstairs and refused to leave. With the suspect upstairs, police were able to secure the home, clearing all other people and the victim… Read More »
Basics of Virginia Domestic Violence Law
Domestic violence is a serious crime in Virginia that can come with severe penalties. If you are charged with domestic violence, it is crucial that you contact a skilled domestic violence attorney as soon as possible to defend you against the charges. Virginia Domestic Violence Laws Domestic violence in Virginia is generally charged under… Read More »
Domestic Violence and Assault and Battery Defenses in Virginia
Just because you are charged with domestic violence or assault and battery in Virginia does not necessarily mean that you will be convicted of those charges. The criminal justice system in the United States is set up so that people are innocent until proven guilty, and being charged with a crime does not mean… Read More »
Virginia Simple Assault and Battery Laws
Like in every other state, assault and battery are crimes in Virginia. In order to understand the crime of assault and battery, the terms first need to be defined. In the Virginia code the terms that are used are “assault” and “assault and battery.” Assault means that someone acted in an overt way that… Read More »
Aggravating Factors for Assault and Battery Penalties in Virginia
Assault and battery are criminal charges in Virginia. Generally, these crimes are charged as misdemeanors; however, there are some factors that may lead to the crimes being charged as felonies. Assault and Battery To understand the circumstances that make assault and battery felonies, it is important to first understand the charges themselves. Assault is… Read More »
Virginia Domestic Violence Laws and First Offender Program
If you are charged with domestic violence you may be worried about possible penalties. The first thing you should do after you have been charged is to contact a skilled domestic violence attorney to help you defend the charges. If you are convicted, a knowledgeable attorney can also help get you the lowest penalty… Read More »
