Columbus Domestic Violence Penalties
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Potential Penalties of a Columbus Domestic Violence Charges
If you are convicted of domestic violence for the first time you will be facing a misdemeanor charge of either the first or fourth degree. With these charges you could potentially be facing a a maximum of six months in jail and up to $1,000 in fines. Under certain circumstances domestic violence charges can also result in felony charges where the penalties will be much more severe. These charges are particular serious because Ohio law has prevented these charges from being expunged. This often puts the accused in a very difficult situation for years to come.
Additional Potential Domestic Violence Penalties
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Deportation for Aliens
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Court Ordered Treatment Programs
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Restitution Fees
Hire an Experienced Columbus Domestic Violence Lawyer
Fortunately, the Law Offices of Eric J. Hoffman have extensive experience with domestic violence charges in the state of Ohio and are regarded by peers and clients as distinguished specialist in the field. Mr. Hoffman has defended thousands of clients with domestic violence charges. Since 1984, Mr. Hoffman and the Law Offices of Eric J. Hoffman have been protecting clients rights in domestic violence cases.