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Aleck & Jenkins
Domestic Violence
If you find yourself arrested for domestic violence
and all you did was have a vigorous argument, you are not alone. If
the police get called to a domestic disturbance of any kind, they
generally are going to take one or both persons to jail. A
conviction for domestic violence hurts employment opportunities,
destroys your chances for child custody and will cause you to
forever lose your right to possess or purchase a firearm. We have
not even discussed the actual penalties. You need the help of good
attorneys and at Aleck & Jenkins we can help.
Michigan law requires that you have a "special" relationship with
another individual to be considered "domestic" in nature. A special
relationship between assailant and victim is defined as spouse,
former spouse, resident, former resident, or they have a child in
common.
Abuse can be physical, emotional, or sexual. Abuse is about one
person controlling another. It’s a pattern of behavior and many
people don’t think of themselves as being "battered" because they
haven’t been physically injured.
If charged with domestic violence, the lowest penalties (which
increase for multiple convictions or more serious conduct) are:
- Up to 93 days in jail
- Up to $500 court fine
- Mandatory counseling
- Community service
- Up to 2 years probation
There is a way for first offenders to get a break. Under Michigan
law a domestic violence first offender can take advantage of
MCL769.4a to have the plea or conviction dismissed after completing
probation. Terms of probation can include all of the penalties
listed above. After successful completion of probation, only a
non-public record of the conviction will remain. Aleck & Jenkins can
help you get this break and you should hire an attorney because this
is not automatically available.
If you are a second offender or have a more serious domestic
violence charge, jail is a distinct possibility and we at Aleck &
Jenkins can help you find ways to minimize what could be serious
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For informational purposes
only. For legal advice, contact an attorney.
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The law firm of Aleck & Jenkins, The Father's Rights
attorneys, is the right choice for your legal needs. Aleck &
Jenkins can defend you against Personal Protection Orders,
allegations of domestic abuse, in child custody matters, and
even against drunk driving charges and other such situations.
The penalties in these situations can be severe, and Aleck &
Jenkins is the perfect choice to minimize the negative impact
to your life and the lives of your children and family
members. 'Father's rights' is not just a phrase at Aleck &
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rights in a divorce or separation. Criminal defense is often
needed in this type of situation, even and especially when the
accusations are false. Aleck & Jenkins has the expertise you
need to help you remain the important part of your child's
life and upbringing that you have always been.
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