PA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ATTORNEY
Laws regarding domestic
assault have undergone many changes in recent years.
Today, such charges are frequently prosecuted even where
the victim refuses to press charges or recants initial
claims of abuse. Attorney Steven E. Kellis has handled
all types of assault cases arising from nearly every
conceivable situation. The penalties for domestic
assault charges can range from anger management
counseling to felony charges and incarceration. If you
have been arrested for domestic assault or violence,
protect your rights by contacting Steven E. Kellis at
215-940-1200 to receive a free initial consultation.
A typical domestic assault
arrest occurs after a spouse or another person living in
the household phones the police to report allegations or
threats of violence. It is not uncommon for these
disputes to have escalated by the time that police
arrive; and upon the allegation of assault, the
offending spouse is placed in handcuffs and taken to the
police station.
At a bail hearing, the bail
amount is set, and sometimes the offending spouse is
ordered to not communicate directly or indirectly with
the accusing spouse and not to return to the home until
the matter is resolved. In some cases, the person who
called the police was hoping that the police would act
as mediators or scare the other spouse. The accuser may
later try to withdraw the assault allegation and request
the arrested spouse be allowed to come home. When the
desire to withdraw the allegations and reconcile with
the arrested spouse exists, it is important to consult
an attorney.
Today, many courts and prosecutors will not
dismiss the charges even at the request of the victim. In other cases, the accuser
does not want to withdraw the allegations. Even when an
accuser withdraws assault allegations, the state
prosecutor is not prevented from pressing assault
charges. It is important to keep in mind that
prosecutors and judges are fearful that they may drop
charges against someone who then returns to the home and
badly injures or kills the spouse or others in the home.
Such charges can result not only in jail time, but can
also affect your family life, divorce, child custody,
child support, alimony, and property settlement issues.
Steven E. Kellis understands how these issues are
related and will work with you to undo the damage that
the mere accusation of domestic violence can cause.
Recently the penalties for a
conviction of domestic assault have become more severe.
There are many emotional issues involved and no two
cases are ever exactly alike. You should keep in mind
that the complex laws regarding domestic assault can not
be fully covered or explained here, and you need to
consult with Steven E. Kellis about the particular facts
of your case if you are facing domestic assault charges
in Pennsylvania.
FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS AND REPRESENTATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Law Offices of Steven E. Kellis
Two Penn Center Plaza
1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 900
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
(215) 940-1200
email: steven@kellislaw.com
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