The attorneys at Adras & Altig understand that domestic situations can get complicated and that some people are wrongly charged with domestic battery as a result. If you have been charged with domestic battery in Las Vegas, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to protect your legal rights.
Attorneys Steven Altig and Paul Adras recognize that facing a domestic battery charge can be extremely stressful, particularly for individuals who try to navigate the Nevada criminal justice system on their own.
Las Vegas police take reports of domestic violence extremely seriously, and domestic battery is one of the most frequently filed charges. Unfortunately, an argument or disagreement can get out of hand, especially if alcohol is involved, and lead to a domestic assault charge when it is not warranted. An angry spouse or partner may exaggerate what occurred out of spite to prompt an arrest.
A conviction of domestic battery can brand you with a criminal record and make it more difficult to get employment or obtain credit in the future. In particular, if you hold a professional license, a domestic battery charge can jeopardize your career and livelihood.
A domestic battery case can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor in Nevada. Prosecutors may seek jail time and a heavy fine even for a first offense. Whether the allegations are true or false, you need a highly experienced Las Vegas criminal defense attorney on your side to defend you to the fullest extent of the law.
The potential penalties for a domestic battery conviction in Las Vegas depend on your record and whether you have prior convictions. If you have no convictions for domestic battery in the past seven years, the maximum penalties that you face are at least two days and up to six months in jail. But you may be eligible for alternative resolutions such as required counseling.
The Las Vegas defense attorneys at Adras & Altig are reputable and respected and have more than a decade of experience standing up for clients facing criminal charges in Clark County courts.
The criminal defense lawyers at Adras & Altig have successfully handled numerous cases including:
- Assault and aggravated assault
- Simple battery
- Aggravated battery
- Sexual assault and battery
- Stalking and aggravated stalking
- DUI’s as well as battery domestic violence
Attorneys Steven Altig and Paul Adras work as a team to investigate each case and determine what really happened. The criminal defense attorneys work closely with each client to build a strong defense and make sure the client’s voice is heard. In certain situations, the police will only listen to one side of the story. But the attorneys at Adras & Altig will be here to speak for you and defend you to the full extent of the law.
If you are facing a domestic battery or domestic assault charge, contact an experienced Las Vegas defense attorney for a free consultation. Call (702) 385-7227 for an immediate consultation to discuss the legal services that Adras & Altig can provide you in response to Las Vegas domestic battery charges.
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