Domestic Violence Lawyers

Divorce is one of the most emotional experiences a person will may ever face. The decision to end a marriage is not an easy one and is often accompanied with anger, fear, and resentment. The negative emotions associated with divorce are responsible for more than hurt feelings; sometimes they affect the final outcome of settlement negotiations. If you are committed to finding solutions that work for both of you, the resistance against you dissolves. It is hard to fight someone who is on your side. Family law attorneys, too, are interested in reaching an amicable resolution with the least animosity possible, and can be your best allies in achieving the most beneficial resolution of your case. Contact the family law firm of Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, PC to learn about your legal options to resolve your divorce. Some of the issues involved in a divorce include: •Child custody and visitation •Child support •Property division •Domestic violence and orders of protection Through the utilization of mediation, collaborative divorce, and other methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, PC seek to avoid the cost and time involved in a courtroom battle. However, they are realistic. If amicable resolutions cannot be reached through these efforts, they will aggressively litigate in pursuit of your rights and interests. Please call us at 630-472-9700 or visit our websites at www.illinoisdivorcetips.com or http

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Assault and domestic violence are very prevalent in Utah.  As a criminal defense attorney I have discovered that once the domestic incident is over, a spouse or a loved one often does not want the defendant prosecuted.  Unfortunately, once the police are called, it is not up to the alleged victim to decide whether to drop the charges or not.  The following is a list of issues and laws relevant to assault or domestic violence charges.

First, Utah does have what is called the spousal privilege.  In other words, the State cannot make a husband or wife take the stand to testify against his or her spouse.  Many times, the only evidence supporting a domestic violence or assault charge is a spouse’s word. Without their testimony, the prosecution may have a difficult time making its case.

Second, you do have the right not to incriminate yourself. This means you do not have to respond to police questioning and certainly means you do not have to admit to any offense.  It is always best not to make statements to the police but to have a lawyer present.

Third, many domestic violence charges are the result of statements made by one party against the other. There are always two sides to a story.  If there are witnesses to the offense that know you were not the initial aggressor, it is a good idea to make such witnesses’ names and contact information known to officers. Certainly, this information can be used by your criminal defense lawyer.

Fourth, you have the right to request a criminal attorney in Salt Lake City when questioned by the police. Once an attorney is requested, all questions by the police must stop.

Finally, if charged with a crime, it is always recommended to plead not guilty at the initial court appearance.  The prosecution will often make a plea agreement even if you are guilty of an offense.  If you plead guilty at the first court appearance, you will likely not receive any kind of an offer on the charges or on sentencing.  If charged, it is recommended to retain a criminal law attorney who specializes in domestic violence charges.

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Many of our clients from Sandy, Murray and Salt Lake City do an internet search for a  criminal defense lawyer , only to find out they should have called Douglas Gubler, Attorney, who specializes in helping his clients getting the charges dropped, reduced to a reduced sentence or working a plea bargain. At this critical moment in your life, your goal should be to protect your rights and to verify they weren’t violated. Don’t let the police beat you up in court, call now to get your rights secured by a specialized Attorney.