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Suffolk County Domestic Violence Lawyers

Domestic Violence Attorneys – Legal Advice for the Defendant

Have you bee arrested and charge with the crime of domestic violence? If so, we can help. And quite frankly, you’re going to need legal help. Once upon a time in this country, if two people in the same household got in a fight and the police were called, there were many times that no arrest was made. And even there was an arrest, there were many opportunities for one of the family members to go down to the prosecutor’s office and ask that the case get dropped…and they would frequently drop it.

But those days are long gone. Today prosecutors are tenaciously prosecuting these cases. So, if you’ve been arrested, you WILL be prosecuted for domestic violence. This means that you need legal representation if you’ve been arrested on a charge of domestic violence.

In addition, the penalties for domestic violence and the requirements under domestic violence laws, as well as the sentencing under domestic violence laws are getting tougher and tougher. In some instances, you’re actually required to meet certain deadlines and fulfill certain legal requirements before you even get to court.

Therefore, if you’re been arrested and charged with the crime of domestic violence you will need Suffolk County domestic violence defense lawyers who are aggressive, knowledgeable and who understand domestic violence cases and understand how to defend and protect you.

 

What is Domestic Violence and What are the Consequences?

Domestic violence is physical abuse and behavior between one or both people in an intimate relationship. Anyone who has been accused of this serious crime should hire an attorney to defend them in court.

In many cases, the judge and jury are sympathetic to the victim, even if their story is embellished or untrue. People charged with this crime can receive severe punishments and penalties that include fines, jail time and court mandated counseling. Additional impacts of this charge can include loss of custody, if the accused person has children, and even divorce.

How Can Obedin and Weissman Help You?

As seasoned Suffolk County criminal defense lawyers we have experience handling domestic violence cases and we will help you with valuable insights for dealing with this type of charge. We will assist you in gathering evidence that supports your defense, including witnesses and character references that can testify in court. We will explain your rights and we will provide information and coaching on all aspects of your case, including how to deal with social workers and child service representatives. Finally, we will refer you to experts who can objectively interview every person involved in the case.

The most important thing to know about domestic violence is that the courts of Suffolk County take this charge very seriously and are very tough on those accused of this crime. Trying to “go it alone” or with an inexperienced and unprepared attorney is a big mistake that can cost you a lot more than just money.

Our advice is to hire lawyers who are experienced handling domestic violence cases in Suffolk County. We can help. Call us at (631) 979-7777 for a FREE no obligation consultation.

 

AREAS OF SERVICE

We represent people accused of domestic violence from all across Nassau and Suffolk County, Long Island, including:

Town of Babylon: AmityvilleBabylon VillageLindenhurst | Town of Huntington: East NorthportHuntingtonHuntington StationNorthport | Town of  Brookhaven: BellportBlue PointBrookhavenCentereachMasticMastic BeachShirleyPort Jefferson,  PatchogueMedfordStony Brook | Town of East Hampton: East HamptonMontauk | Town of Islip: Bay PortBlue PointBay ShoreBrentwoodCentral IslipEast IslipOakdaleRonkonkomaSayvilleWest Islip | Town of Riverhead: Riverhead | Town of Smithtown: St. James,  SmithtownHauppaugeCommackKings Park | Town of Southampton: East QuogueHampton Bays, Sag Harbor | Town of Southold: Greenport, Mattituck