DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN NEWTON, KANSAS

In Kansas, a person could be arrested and charged with domestic violence for threatening or committing violent behavior against a family, household member, or someone in a dating relationship. A defendant convicted of domestic violence could face serious criminal penalties, including massive fines, lengthy prison time, loss of parenting privileges, possible deportation, and other social ramifications.

If you're under investigation for domestic violence, retaining a highly-skilled Kansas criminal defense attorney is crucial to help build your defense strategy. At CornerStone Law, LLC, I'm dedicated to offering highly-personalized legal guidance and strong representation to individuals facing domestic violence charges.

As your attorney, I will attempt to review and investigate the details of your unique situation and outline an effective defense strategy to maximize your chances of the best possible outcome.

My firm – CornerStone Law, LLC – proudly serves clients in Newton, El Dorado, Wichita, Hillsboro, McPherson, and Hutchinson, including Harvey, Sedgwick, Marion, Butler, and Reno Counties in Kansas.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN KANSAS

Under Kansas law, domestic violence involves any violent behavior, act, or threat of violence committed against a victim who is a family member, household member, or in a dating relationship with the alleged offender. Such violent acts (domestic violence crimes) can include assault, stalking, battery, rape, harassing, disorderly conduct, and restraining order violations.

Additionally, Kansas law recognizes a family member, household member, or dating partner as any of the following persons or relationships:

• Current or former spouses

• Parents or stepparents and children or stepchildren

• Parents of the same child

• Current or former co-residents

• Pregnant women and the alleged fathers

• Current or former dating partner

A knowledgeable criminal defense attorney can review every aspect of your case and help you understand Kansas laws addressing domestic violence.

GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE LAW

According to Kansas Revised Statutes Section 21-5414, domestic battery can be described as:

• Knowingly or recklessly causing bodily harm by a family or household member against a family or household member.

• Knowingly causing physical contact with a family or household member by a family or household member when done in a rude, insulting, or angry manner.

If you or someone close to you has recently been arrested or indicted for domestic violence, you must hire a highly-skilled lawyer immediately to help outline your defense strategy.

POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES AND PENALTIES

In the State of Kansas, domestic violence crimes usually carry devastating and potentially life-altering ramifications with them. Depending on the severity of the offense and other mitigating circumstances, a domestic violence conviction in Kansas could result in any of the following penalties and consequences:

• Massive fines

• Prison sentences (ranging from months or years)

• Community service

• Probation

• Mandatory anger management classes

• A criminal record/history

• Ineligibility to obtain certain financial loans

• Loss of firearm and gun possession or carry rights

• Domestic violence restraining or protection order may be issued against you

• Loss of parenting privileges, child custody, or visitation rights

• Loss of voting rights

• Increased difficulty in securing housing, employment, or public benefits

• Increased difficulty traveling to other countries

• Possible deportation or inadmissibility into the United States.

An aggressive criminal defense attorney can explore your available defenses and determine the best defense strategy to help you avoid or mitigate the severe penalties and implications of a criminal conviction.

POSSIBLE DEFENSES

Below are the possible defenses that may be used by your defense counsel to help fight your domestic violence allegations:

• Self-defense

• False accusation

• Lack of intent

• Innocence (You didn't do it)

• The crime can't be proven beyond reasonable doubt

• Error during the investigation

• Accident

• The violence occurred due to the person's behavior

• Inconsistencies in the evidence

A skilled Kansas domestic violence defense lawyer can intervene quickly, take proactive measures to prevent a case from being filed against you, or ultimately get the prosecutor to drop or dismiss your charges.

WORK WITH A KNOWLEDGEABLE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Allegations of domestic violence in Kansas are serious and could mean devastating, immediate, and long-lasting ramifications to your personal reputation, freedom, quality of life, professional and future opportunities. However, defending yourself without experienced representation could increase your risks of getting convicted. Therefore, when facing domestic violence charges, it is vital that you retain a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney for proper guidance and to strategize your defense.

At CornerStone Law, LLC, I have devoted my career to handling criminal cases and defending individuals who have been wrongly accused of domestic violence. Using my extensive knowledge, I can help you navigate the Kansas criminal justice system, uphold your legal rights, and keep fighting for the best available outcome.