Domestic violence continues to be a problem that plagues many families throughout New York. Any criminal charge is a serious offense, but those that involve and affect the family are often the most difficult to deal with. If you have been accused of domestic violence in Suffolk County, Nassau County, Queens, or Brooklyn, it is important to contact our office so we can defend you in court. If convicted, you could face a number of adverse legal penalties, such as jail, probation, fines, mandatory behavior counseling, and a mark on your permanent record. By working with one of our skilled Suffolk County domestic violence lawyers, you can ensure that you will have a trained professional by your side at every stage of your case, aggressively fighting to protect your rights and freedom!
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic Violence refers to acts of abuse or violence, or the threat of abuse or violence, between members of the same household. Domestic violence does not just occur between married couples or boyfriends and girlfriends. It also commonly occurs between parents, children, siblings, grandparents, same-sex couples, and roommates.
There are many different actions that could be considered domestic violence in the eyes of the law, such as:
- Physical abuse
- Verbal abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Child abuse
- Elder abuse
- Spousal abuse
- Psychological abuse
- Child endangerment
- Verbal threats
- Harassment
- Assault
- Battery
- Stalking
If you have been arrested for domestic violence, it’s important to contact our firm as soon as possible. Unfortunately, domestic violence is one of the easiest crimes to fabricate, and one of the most difficult to overcome. You will most likely be served a restraining order, which could make if difficult for you to see your children or other members of your family. A domestic violence conviction can also jeopardize your employment or make it difficult to find future employment. Furthermore, a domestic violence conviction is sure to tarnish your reputation as an upstanding member of society, resulting in ostracism from your family, friends, and community.
Contact Suffolk County Domestic Violence Lawyers
If you have been arrested on domestic violence charges, it’s important that your case is handled by an attorney who has experience defending people charged with these types of crimes. At Young & Young, we have been defending people charged with domestic violence in Suffolk County, Nassau County, Brooklyn, and Queens for 15 years. We are 100% devoted to developing the strongest case possible in order to protect your rights and preserve your freedom. To speak with one of our seasoned Suffolk County domestic violence lawyers, please contact Young & Young at (631) 224-7500.
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