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What are the Consequences of a Domestic Violence Offense | Phoenix Criminal Law

Jared Allen | 1544 Views | 09/08/2014

Domestic Violence in Phoenix

What are some consequences for a person convicted of a domestic violence offense? Well, that’s a good question as well. At AM law, we found that some of the consequences that our clients have been facing, aside from just the conviction in itself, which can make life very difficult when you’re talking about applying for a job, even applying for loans and credit, that type of thing can come up and be a hindrance to people.

Right to Bear Arms

Specifically with domestic violence, the right to bear arms, to own a firearm or some type of weapon after having been convicted of that offense is going to be restricted. You’re not going to be able to do that and that’s obviously a concern for individuals who are concerned about their own safety in their homes and the defense of themself and their family members, if they were someone that felt a firearm was one of the ways they felt protected.

Monetary Consequences

So, that can be one of the more significant consequences for an individual in a domestic violence situation. And again, the consequences of being incarcerated, whether it be in jail or prison, depending on the level of offense are obviously very serious and there’s monetary consequences as well. Typically, domestic violence offenses come with mandatory fines; sometimes the cost of probation can be a burden for individuals.

So, these are all the things that when we are trying to negotiate a resolution in a domestic violence offense we’re trying to be considerate and conscious of those potential issues for our clients before entering into a resolution.

By: Jared Allen

What are the Consequences of a Domestic Violence Offense | Phoenix Criminal Law

Domestic Violence in Phoenix

What are some consequences for a person convicted of a domestic violence offense? Well, that’s a good question as well. At AM law, we found that some of the consequences that our clients have been facing, aside from just the conviction in itself, which can make life very difficult when you’re talking about applying for a job, even applying for loans and credit, that type of thing can come up and be a hindrance to people.

Right to Bear Arms

Specifically with domestic violence, the right to bear arms, to own a firearm or some type of weapon after having been convicted of that offense is going to be restricted. You’re not going to be able to do that and that’s obviously a concern for individuals who are concerned about their own safety in their homes and the defense of themself and their family members, if they were someone that felt a firearm was one of the ways they felt protected.

Monetary Consequences

So, that can be one of the more significant consequences for an individual in a domestic violence situation. And again, the consequences of being incarcerated, whether it be in jail or prison, depending on the level of offense are obviously very serious and there’s monetary consequences as well. Typically, domestic violence offenses come with mandatory fines; sometimes the cost of probation can be a burden for individuals.

So, these are all the things that when we are trying to negotiate a resolution in a domestic violence offense we’re trying to be considerate and conscious of those potential issues for our clients before entering into a resolution.

By: Jared Allen