Las Vegas, Nevada Domestic Violence Attorney
Conviction on a charge of domestic violence is a serious matter. If convicted, you could be fined, spend time in jail, and have a restraining order issued against you. Once a restraining order is issued, you'll have to relinquish ownership of any firearms you own.
If you have visitation rights with any of your children, they may be suspended or supervised. Additionally, a domestic violence conviction will result in a permanent criminal record which could negatively impact your ability to find a job or keep the one you currently have.
At the Huggins Law Office , we realize there are two sides to every story. We also realize ex-spouses and angry girlfriends can lie to police. That's why we conduct our own investigation into what happened, interview eyewitnesses, and check the medical records of the supposed victim. We identify conflicting testimony and ulterior motives that often play a role in domestic violence cases.
If you've been arrested and charged with domestic violence, don't agree to a plea of "guilty" until you've consulted a criminal defense lawyer. To schedule an appointment and discuss your case, contact domestic violence attorney Shawn Huggins today.
Domestic Disturbance Calls and Domestic Violence
When a domestic disturbance call is answered by police, they're primarily interested in making sure no one's been injured and in diffusing a potentially violent situation. Consequently, it's not unusual for police to arrest the husband, ex-husband, or boyfriend -- regardless of whether or not it's clear he is the one responsible for the confrontation. An officer may inform the woman present that she can file charges or file an affidavit for a restraining order. In the end, arresting and removing the male is often a quick and easy way to resolve a situation, regardless of whether he's guilty of domestic violence.
Defending Those Charged with Domestic Violence
In defending our clients, we look at events leading up what happened that resulted in our client getting arrested. When violence happens, we gather evidence and testimony to determine if our client acted in self defense and who instigated the disagreement. If our client has wounds, we present the evidence to the court in order to tell the whole story of what happened. If necessary, Mr. Huggins may request that the alleged victim submit to a psychological evaluation and drug test if mental illness or addiction is involved.
Contact Spousal Abuse Attorney Shawn Huggins Today
There are number of issues to consider in domestic violence cases. Even if your guilt is not in question, depending on the circumstances surrounding your case it may be possible to have the charges or sentence against you reduced or dropped. As your attorney, Mr. Huggins may be able to convince the court to place you on probation in exchange for community service and an agreement to attend counseling.
For more information on how we can help you, contact domestic violence defense attorney Shawn Huggins today.
Huggins Law Office
228 South 4th Street, Second Floor
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Phone: 702-387-4014
Fax: 702-387-3129
Our law firm represents clients throughout the Las Vegas Valley and Clark County. We serve Nevada cities, including, but not limited to, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, Green Valley, Paradise, Spring Valley, Indian Springs, Boulder City, Sunrise Manor and Pahrump.
