Olathe Domestic Violence Lawyers
Several thousand counts of domestic violence are charged each year in Johnson County District Court. Crimes of domestic violence can carry enhanced penalties; for example, domestic assault may carry a heavier penalty than simple assault. A person convicted of domestic violence can face termination of his or her voting rights. A guilty plea or conviction can also revoke a person’s right to own firearms of any type. The frequency of domestic violence charges and the increasing severity of their criminal penalties make it imperative to hire an aggressive criminal defense attorney who will fight to protect your rights. At Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC, these experienced criminal defenders know what it takes to successfully defend a case. Contact the energetic Olathe domestic violence defense lawyers of Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC today.
Domestic Violence Is Broadly Defined
Almost any violent crime committed by family members or people in a relationship may be charged as domestic violence. Charges of domestic violence can be made by a spouse. Domestic violence charges can also result from violence in any intimate relationship, even if the alleged perpetrator and victim are not living together. Domestic violence may include:
- Telephone Harassment
- Stalking
- Battery (any physical attack, even slapping)
- Assault
- Criminal Threats
- Sexual Assault or Battery
- Spousal Abuse
- False charges that may arise as the result of a divorce or child custody battle
Domestic Violence Penalties Increase in Severity
When a person faces multiple convictions for crimes of domestic violence, he or she faces aggregate, increasing penalties. If a first domestic violence conviction carries a sentence of 6 months, a second may result in a 12 month sentence. Any third domestic violence conviction is a felony, and will be sentenced according to Kansas state felony sentencing guidelines.
Don’t plead guilty and face these severe penalties of domestic violence without speaking to one of the seasoned attorneys of Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC. For a free initial consultation with an Olathe domestic violence lawyer, contact Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC today.
The attorneys of Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC practice criminal defense and juvenile law in Johnson County, Kansas. These skilled lawyers also represent clients suffering from personal injury and auto accident injuries in the cities of Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Lenexa, Prairie Village, Mission Hills, Merriam, and communities across East Central Kansas.
The attorneys of Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC have also defended multiple cases in Wichita, Manhattan and throughout the State of Kansas; plus Federal District Courts in Kansas and the Western District of Missouri.
