Standing Up Against Domestic Violence Charges in Ohio and Kentucky
If you are arrested for a violent crime against anyone other than a friend or stranger, you could be facing domestic violence charges. If you live with the alleged victim, have a child together, are in a relationship or you were in a relationship — even if the person is a child, parent or sibling — you could stand to lose forever many of your rights.
Anna Schmalz and Adam Boyd Bleile handle almost on a weekly basis domestic violence cases. , We will fight hard - and smart - to protect you from a domestic violence charge in Ohio or Northern Kentucky.
Our domestic violence practice is handled by Anna Schmalz, an experienced female criminal defense attorney and Adam Boyd Bleile. These two lawyers support each other in a team approach. We often employ the proverbial "Good Cop, Bad Cop" tactic in domestic violence cases. If there is an advantage to your case in having a female attorney- Anna will take the legal lead. If the case may benefit from a male attorney, Adam will lead. Each case is evaluated individually to determine the best strategy. However, all our cases are supported by at least two lawyers, and you will benefit from our team approach to your defense. Contact us today to put our collective experience to work.
If you don't get an attorney immediately and there are children involved, Social Services will try to intervene. They may try to place your children in foster care. Social Services has been known to remove children from their parents based on nothing more than a neighbor's report of a loud argument.
Consequences of Domestic Violence
The consequences of a domestic violence conviction can be severe. Unless you fight it with the help of an experienced domestic violence defense lawyer, you will almost certainly have to deal with the automatic issuance of a protective order that prevents you from contacting the alleged victim. A protective order (or restraining order) may also prevent you from entering your own home or having access to your belongings. In addition, a domestic violence conviction prevents you from owning a gun.
The good news is there are strong defenses available against domestic violence charges. One of them is determining whether a false allegation has been made or whether a situation has been a complete misunderstanding. Sometimes people use false accusations to gain advantage in a domestic situation, such as a divorce or child custody matter. We will help you fight against these false accusations, protecting your rights and your freedom.
Some Things to Know about Domestic Violence Charges
- A second domestic violence charge is an automatic felony.
- Words alone can lead to a domestic violence charge.
- A domestic violence charge alone can immediately force you to leave your home and possesions during the progression of the case.
- If you have been accused of domestic violence, the State may require you to attend counseling or anger management classes, even if you do not need it.
We handle a full range of domestic violence cases, from the alleged assault or battery of a spouse or child abuse to stalking, harassment and sexual assault. We can help protect you against these and other issues relating to your charge. Contact our office today for a free and completely confidential consultation.
