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False Domestic Violence Allegations
William Foreman, P.C.
Harassment and Stalking Defense Attorney

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Domestic abuse and domestic violence have come under intense scrutiny of the Arizona legislature in recent years. If you have been charged, or believe you may be charged, with assault in the context of a family or family-like relationship, you are strongly advised to contact experienced Phoenix domestic abuse attorney William Foreman.

A variety of criminal offenses may fall under the category of familial violence in Arizona, as well as in other states. Examples of domestic violence charges may include the following:

• assault
• battery
• child abuse
• domestic assault
• elderly abuse
• false imprisonment
• aggravated harassment
• kidnapping
• restraining order (order of protection) violation
• sexual assault
• aggravated harassment
• aggravated stalking

Prosecuting attorneys take an increasingly active role in zealously enforcing both new and existing domestic violence laws in Arizona. County attorneys aggressively prosecute reported incidents of violence in the home.

Beginning with the shock of the first criminal charge, it is essential to seek qualified legal counsel to prevent later escalation of legal troubles.

A conviction on domestic violence charges can lead to an automatic loss of a number of fundamental rights, including the right to own firearms. Such crimes are prosecuted even in cases where the victim refuses to press charges, or recants initial claims of abuse. In many cases, prosecutors will file charges against alleged domestic abusers even in the absence of victims or witnesses.

The penalties for domestic violence can range from probation and anger management, to counseling, to deferral for first-time offenders, to felony charges. Two or three misdemeanor domestic criminal charges may lead to a felony conviction – with all the accompanying consequences such as jail or prison time and a lifelong criminal record. The best way to prevent this unfortunate outcome is to take seriously the need for an experienced domestic violence defense lawyer from the time of the first criminal charges or investigation.

For a thorough examination of the facts and opportunities for a satisfactory outcome related to your false domestic violence allegations, contact William Foreman, P.C..