Arrest For Domestic Violence In Pennsylvania
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An accusation of domestic violence carries severe consequences: an arrest, an indictment, or a restraining order could irreparably damage your reputation and expose you to criminal charges. Since domestic violence often takes behind closed doors, it is notoriously difficult to prove.
A felony domestic violence conviction can have lifelong ramifications because it is permanently on your record unless you obtain a dismissal pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4. While rare, the Governor of California can grant a pardon for a felony conviction, essentially wiping it clean.
The evidence must include a statement from the officer confirming that in their reasonable professional judgement your client or an individual with whom B is or was in a family relationship, is or has been at risk of being a victim of domestic violence by B.
The order can include restraining the respondent from dispossessing or in any other manner disturbing the possession of the aggrieved person from the shared household, entering into the portion occupied by the aggrieved person, alienating or disposing of the shared household or encumbering the same, renouncing his ...
A simple assault and other misdemeanor charges could lead to a year or two in jail, significant fines, and probation. Aggravated assault and other felony charges could lead to ten to 20 years of imprisonment, probation, and expensive fines.
Pennsylvania law defines domestic abuse as knowingly, intentionally or recklessly causing bodily injury of any kind, causing fear of bodily injury of any kind, assault (sexual or not sexual), rape, sexually abusing minor children, or knowingly engaging in a repetitive conduct toward a certain person (i.e., stalking) ...