Protecting Your Interests in Domestic Violence Cases
Idaho domestic violence charges can cause serious problems for the people facing them in several different ways. On the criminal side, you can be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the specific facts of the case. On the civil side, you can expect to be bound by terms of a protection order that forbids contact with the alleged victim. Violating a protection order can generate a new series of criminal charges.
At Cox Law, PLLC in Boise, our lawyers advise people about all of the risks and consequences of domestic violence charges and no-contact orders. Contact our office in Boise for a free consultation about your options for resolving your legal problems.
Call 208-287-2008 for Advice About Domestic Assault or Battery Charges
Domestic violence is often overcharged by Idaho law enforcement officers and prosecutors. Although domestic battery can be charged either as a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the nature and extent of the injuries, the charge known as domestic violence with traumatic injury (DVTI) is defined as a felony under state law.
Any loud argument or domestic encounter that results in visible marks — bruises, scratching or even red marks where an arm or wrist was gripped — can support a charge and conviction of DVTI. Similarly, the separate felony offense of attempted strangulation can be charged where the evidence shows bruising or red marks on the neck.
In both the criminal case and the civil protection order proceedings, the best defense is the other side of the story. A coordinated defense that puts the alleged assault or abuse into a fleshed-out perspective can help you avoid the worst consequences of a domestic assault conviction, which can include jail, fines, exclusion from your own residence, loss of gun rights, problems with a professional licensing board, and a permanent criminal record.
At Cox Law, our attorneys don't look for easy ways to compromise your case just to close the file. We look for ways to win on the merits, either through backing prosecutors off excessive charges or by taking your defense to trial. Our willingness to try cases instead of accepting an unnecessary plea is known throughout the state, and gives our clients an extra layer of protection.
To learn more about our approach to client service in domestic violence cases, contact Cox Law, PLLC in Boise for a free consultation about your strategic options.
