Dayton Ohio Domestic Violence Charges

Dayton Ohio Domestic Violence Charges

Any criminal allegation of domestic violence is extremely serious, and these cases can become complex.  Whenever Ohio law enforcement officers are called to the scene of a domestic argument or fight, they are usually required to take one of the parties involved into custody, regardless of what has happened or who might be at fault.  If you are accused of physically harming someone in your household or a relative, the legal and personal consequences can be severe.  A conviction may threaten your family relationships, job and your reputation.  These offenses are aggressively prosecuted so they must be aggressively defended as well.  The possible penalties include jail time, large fines, sanctions against a professional license, restricted custody or parenting rights, mandatory “batterer’s” counseling, and precluding gun ownership.  An act of domestic violence committed in front of a child is considered an aggravated circumstance and may result in harsher penalties, such as a longer jail term or an increased fine.  Further, subsequent violations may result in new charges being enhanced to felony offenses.  In addition, convictions for domestic violence are not eligible to be expunged!

The Two Sides In Dayton Ohio Domestic Violence Charges

There are always two sides to these cases.  The alleged victim often tells his/her “story” to the police at an emotionally charged time without understanding the pervasive implications that may unfold.  And, after cooling off, victims often change their story.  While those “new” facts raised by the victim may be helpful to the defendant’s case, the prosecutor is not likely to just drop the charges.  Our attorneys have handled many cases of Dayton Ohio domestic violence charges over the last 30 years.  You need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to protect your interest.  We will make certain that your side of the story is heard.

For generations, the attorneys at Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues have been aggressively defending individuals throughout Southwest Ohio charged with domestic violence.  If you have been charged with domestic violence or a family assault offense, please contact Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues at (937) 293-2141 to schedule an appointment.  Or, if you would prefer, you can use our form below to contact us online. In addition, we have an emergency phone number, (937) 760-4357, which we answer around-the-clock.  We can discuss and analyze the case and aggressively protect your legal rights.