Domestic Violence Defense

Phoenix Domestic Violence Attorneys - Harassment - DVOT

If you are facing charges of domestic violence, whether a first offense or a charge of felony aggravated domestic violence, contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys of the Weingart Law Firm  in Tempe for a free consultation about your legal options.

Arizona law on domestic violence, stalking, and violation of protective orders has become extremely complex in recent years, and the range of penalties for different offenses runs from probation and court-ordered domestic violence offender treatment (DVOT) to a mandatory term of prison on a dangerous crime conviction.

The Arizona law on domestic violence, Section 13-3601 of the Arizona Criminal Code, addresses behavior ranging from disorderly conduct and property damage to assault with a weapon. The domestic violence law applies to persons in a family relationship, former spouses, in-laws, parents of a child in common, and persons who live together or formerly lived together. The most serious criminal penalties attach not only to the most severe instances, but also to repeat offenses within a five-year period or for violating the terms of an order for protection or restraining order against further domestic violence.

Our attorneys  will explore all of your legal alternatives, ranging from a self-defense plea to a collateral attack on prior convictions introduced to support aggravated domestic violence allegations. If an order for protection was issued without notice to you, our attorneys will have the opportunity to present your side of the story at a hearing to continue the order. By working closely with you to develop the full facts of the situation, we can help ensure that the court's perspective on the situation takes your interests into full account.

The Weingart Law Firm has received the AV rating under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system. Our criminal trial lawyers have the legal knowledge and courtroom skill necessary to present your strongest possible case. For further information, contact the domestic violence defense lawyers at our Tempe firm.

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