Domestic Violence Attorney - Danielson, Rockville, Norwich, Connecticut
A conviction on a domestic or family violence charge can adversely affect not only your career and job prospects but also your involvement with your children and your family. It can prevent you from being with your chidren, lead to the loss of your child visitation rights, can adversely affect your chances for success in a divorce, and can land you in jail. If a minor child was present in your home when an incident occurred that resulted in the domestic violence charges, you may be charged with risk of injury to a minor child, a serious felony charge that can preclude an application for the Family Violence Education Program (FVEP) to resolve the charges against you without a criminal conviction. In addition, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) may become involved with you and your family. DCF may charge you with neglect and/or abuse of your children and may attempt to terminate or otherwise interfere with your parental rights.
Don't talk to the police or DCF agents without a criminal defense lawyer representing you.
If you have been arrested on a domestic violence charge, representation by a knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense attorney is essential. You should not attempt to explain what happened to the police or DCF agents. You should not attempt to represent yourself or plead guilty to domestic violence charges without securing legal defense counsel.
The Law Office of Jerome Paun has successfully defended many clients facing domestic or family violence crimes. We have successfully defended clients against DCF child neglect and abuse charges. We have also effectively represented clients in family court hearings regarding temporary restraining orders. We will work hard to defend your rights, preserve your freedom, and protect your future.
Call us toll-free at 866.787.0119 or send us an e-mail for a free initial case consultation.
Building a Strong Defense
Many domestic violence or spousal abuse charges occur during the divorce process or in child custody disputes, when one spouse tries to obtain an advantage over the other by making false or exagerated accusations.
The Law Office of Jerome Paun will work hard to build a strong defense against the domestic violence charges you face. We will carefully listen to you. We will investigate the events leading up to the charges and the context of those events.
Our goal is to obtain a dismissal of the charges, a negotiated plea agreement that minimizes the penalties you face, or a not guilty verdict after trial.
First-Time Offenders
First-time offenders may be eligible for the Family Violence Education Program (FVEP) to terminate a criminal prosecution and avoid a criminal conviction for domestic violence offenses. Not everyone is eligible for the FVEP and not everyone who applies will be granted the FVEP. Nevertheless, if you are eligible for the FVEP, attorney Jerome Paun will do his best to persuade the judge to grant your FVEP application, even over the prosecutor's objection, if neccessary.
For Those Who Need Help
Some domestic violence charges come about as the result of alcohol abuse, drug abuse, or mental health issues. If you need help to deal with burdens such as these, The Law Office of Jerome Paun can direct you to a social service agency or treatment program that can help you. Your participation in a treatment program may enable us to resolve your case in a way that avoids a criminal conviction and/or incarceration.
For your free crimnal case consultation at the Law Office of Jerome Paun, please call us toll-free at 866.787.0119 or send us an e-mail.
