A domestic violence conviction has many unfortunate legal consequences. You will spend at least two days in jail, and you will be required to attend a 90-minute class once a week for six months. You must attend these classes in person. You will be attending these classes with other defendants convicted of domestic violence. You are not allowed to take these classes online or by correspondence. In addition to these consequences, there are other less-public, but just as damaging consequences.
At Turco & Draskovich, we have successfully defended hundreds of people throughout the Las Vegas area against domestic violence charges. We understand the far-reaching impact of a domestic violence conviction, and will do everything in our power to seek a positive resolution to your charges. Contact one of our Las Vegas defense attorneys today.
Child custody: In Nevada, if you have a domestic violence conviction, you will be presumed to be an unfit parent. Unfortunately, some parents will make false allegations of domestic abuse in order to gain leverage in a custody battle. If you have been accused of domestic violence and are going through divorce or a custody battle, you have to understand that these charges can have a great impact on how much time you are able to spend with your children.
Firearms: If you are convicted of domestic violence in Nevada, you will lose your right to bear arms. There are no exemptions or exceptions to this rule. If you are in law enforcement, you will lose your job. If you are in the military, you will be discharged. If you are a hunter, you will have to give up your firearms. Not only will you lose your right to possess a firearm you cannot be with people who possess firearms. This means that you can have no guns in your home, car or work even if the firearm is not your weapon. This means that you cannot go on a hunting trip if even one member of your party has a firearm. Even if you do not live in Nevada but are convicted of domestic violence here you will still lose your right to bear arms in any and all U.S. states.
Our attorneys understand just how much you value your right to bear arms and hunt. We will do everything in our power to ensure that you avoid a conviction to a domestic violence charge.
Immigration Consequences: If you are not a citizen of the United States and are convicted of domestic violence, you can be deported. Domestic violence crimes are viewed as "crimes of moral turpitude." Even if you are not deported your conviction could impact your immigration status in the near future. In the debates going on in Washington D.C. one of the bottom line issues is that all applicants for citizenship have no criminal history. We want to help you avoid being in this situation. A felony domestic violence conviction will bring added scrutiny from immigration officials.
We often talk to people who have pled guilty to a domestic violence charge. These people have lost jobs, access to their children and more because they did not understand what would happen to them once they pled guilty. Tragically, once you plead guilty there is nothing we, or any criminal defense lawyer can do for you. Do not let this happen to you.
Contact Nevada Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys
Call 702-997-8520, toll free at 888-560-4178 or e-mail us today to schedule your confidential initial consultation.
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