Domestic violence crimes are a hot topic in many communities throughout our area, as well as national attention on various news and talk show programs. This exposure and the increased political pressure on domestic violence issues has led to a more aggressive approach in prosecuting any allegation of a domestic violence crime.

Unfortunately, this aggressive approach has caused many individuals to face domestic violence charges which are unwarranted, or they are falsely accused of domestic violence in the heat of the moment. The best defense of an accusation of a domestic violence crime is seek experience legal advice and representation.

A domestic violence crime may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony crime, depending on the circumstances of the incident, evidence compiled against you, and in come cases your prior criminal record.

Domestic violence cases often include, but are not limited to:

Depending upon the circumstances and evidence against you, we may be able to get the domestic violence charges dropped, reduced, negotiate on your behalf for a diversion program, or probation instead of jail time. Of course our primary goal is to get your criminal charges dropped, and protect your freedom.

Stephen A. Skiver & Associates, LLC, will use our legal knowledge and experience to aggressively defend the allegations of your domestic violence charges, while addressing all related issues that should be taken into consideration when defending your legal rights and freedom.

It is important that you understand the ramifications you may be subjected to in the event of a domestic violence conviction, which may include:

• Hefty fines;

• Potential jail or prison time;

• Restraining or protective orders

• Suspension of your driving privileges;

• Attend mandatory anger management classes;

• Having your license revoked;

• Potential vehicle forfeiture;

• Community service;

• Lengthy terms of probation;

• Forfeiture of property or assets;

• Forfeiture of certain basic civil rights (felony conviction).

If you have been charged with a domestic violence crime in the Perrysburg, Toledo, Maumee, Sylvania, Lambertville or the Northwest Ohio and Southwest Michigan areas, contact an experienced attorney & lawyer at Stephen A. Skiver & Associates, LLC, today by calling (419) 931-0067 (Ohio) or (734) 568-0136 (Michigan).

As a progressive law firm dealing with today's legal issues, we provide you the voice of experience, and quality legal representation in your domestic violence defense or other criminal defense legal needs.

Serving the Perrysburg, Toledo, Lambertville, Northwest Ohio, and Southeast Michigan area; providing professional Domestic Violence Defense Attorney & Lawyer legal services.