Escambia County Spousal Abuse Lawyer
A domestic violence conviction can have a devastating effect on your life. If you are a doctor, lawyer, nurse, police officer, teacher or other professional, you may lose your career. For any employer, a domestic violence conviction is a red flag, since the company may be sued if you cause problems in the workplace.
At The Burns Law Firm in Pensacola, we defend people charged with domestic violence cases in northern Florida and southern Alabama. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
A Serious Charge in Florida and Alabama
The federal government has placed a huge emphasis on preventing domestic violence. The average city receives a $100,000 grant if they have a domestic violence program in place. Unfortunately, this sometimes leads to overzealous prosecution of such cases.
If police are called to your home while you are having an argument with your spouse or significant other, someone is likely to go to jail that night. Once a domestic violence charge is pinned on you, it won't easily go away. Even if your spouse or significant other decides not to press charges, the State can still proceed with the case on its own.
If you are charged with domestic violence, it is important to put your case in the hands of a professional as soon as possible. These cases need to be defended aggressively. If you are convicted of domestic violence assault, a second arrest may be charged as a felony or requires a jail sentence. My goal as your attorney is to keep you from getting a first conviction.
You should not attempt to talk to the alleged victim if he or she has a protection order against you. Violation of a protection order is also a crime (a misdemeanor) and could result in your incarceration.
For More Information about Domestic Violence
For more information or to schedule an initial attorney consultation with no obligation, call (850) 316-8232 or fill out our e-mail form.
