Domestic Violence Lawyer Wins Dismissal in Detroit
Our client was in Detroit picking up his children from his estranged wife when the two of them got into an argument. There was a discrepancy between his story and hers. She accused him of slapping her, and he accused her of scratching him while he was defending himself. The Detroit Police ultimately charged him with domestic violence.
The wife also spoke with police and accused him of slapping her in the face a few weeks earlier, allegedly causing her to seek medical attention. Based on those allegations, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office charged our client with two counts of domestic violence.
The case was heard at the 36th District Court in Detroit, Michigan.
The client contacted Detroit criminal defense lawyer, Aaron J. Boria (734) 453-7806, and we were ultimately able to get the domestic violence charges dismissed.
Domestic Violence Charges in Detroit
Domestic violence is one of the most common criminal charges filed in Michigan, but it can also be one of the most damaging charges to a person’s future. Under Michigan law, domestic violence typically involves an assault or assault and battery against a spouse, former spouse, someone you live with, someone you have dated, or someone with whom you share a child.
A first offense domestic violence conviction in Michigan carries penalties of up to 93 days in jail, fines, probation, counseling requirements, and a permanent criminal record.
However, the consequences can extend far beyond the courtroom. A domestic violence conviction can impact employment, housing opportunities, professional licensing, and immigration status.
Perhaps most importantly, a domestic violence conviction will result in the loss of your ability to possess or carry a firearm under federal law. This consequence alone can be devastating for individuals whose careers require them to carry a weapon.
Domestic Violence Lawyer – Detroit
Our client works as an officer for the federal government, and he is required to carry a firearm as part of his job. A domestic violence conviction would have prevented him from legally possessing a firearm, which means he would have lost his career of more than 12 years.
After aggressively negotiating with the prosecutor, we were able to reach a resolution where our client pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace, a non-assaultive offense. Under the agreement, after one year the case will be dismissed entirely.
Disturbing the peace is a non-assaultive and non-abstractable offense, meaning it will not prevent him from legally carrying a firearm and will not be reported to his statewide record. As a result, our client is able to keep his career and avoid a permanent criminal conviction on his record.
Detroit Criminal Lawyer – Aaron J. Boria
If you have been charged with domestic violence in Detroit or anywhere in Michigan, you need to act quickly and hire an experienced defense lawyer.
Detroit criminal defense lawyer, Aaron J. Boria has successfully handled countless domestic violence cases, obtaining dismissals, reductions, and not-guilty verdicts for his clients.
If you are facing domestic violence charges, call (734) 453-7806 today for a free consultation. When your freedom, your record, and your career are on the line, you need a lawyer who knows how to fight—and win.
