Cobb County Restraining Order Lawyer
Domestic violence arrests typically happen during periods of overwhelming emotional stress. As such, people are often more concerned about the state of the relationship at the root of the charges than they are with taking action to defend themselves and their rights.
One of your first actions following an arrest for domestic violence should be contacting an attorney. At The Young Firm, our Marietta domestic violence defense attorney is a former Cobb County prosecutor with almost three decades of legal experience.
Arrested for Domestic Violence? Defend Your Rights
If the police are called for a domestic disturbance and they have reasonable proof of the physical nature of that disturbance, such as a mark on the other party's body, you will likely be charged by the police. They will then recommend that the victim pursue a temporary protective order (TPO). A TPO can:
- Force you to leave your house
- Keep you from contacting your spouse or girlfriend
- Keep you from having contact with your children
- Affect custody and visitation arrangements
- Mean the end of your right to possess firearms
- Require you to complete the 28 week Family Violence Batterer's Intervention Program
If the other party does secure a TPO against you, do not violate that order. No contact means no contact by any means, including phone, mail, e-mail or even passing messages through a relative or other third party. Any contact may be grounds for further criminal charges, such as aggravated stalking, which is a felony.
Let an Attorney Negotiate Your Bond Conditions
As there is no automatic TPO in Georgia for domestic violence, often the conditions of your bond will be tailored to act similarly to a TPO. With effective legal representation at that stage, you can negotiate terms that are more favorable to you. This can be very valuable in the freedom it provides, but it can also help you avoid charges like aggravated stalking.
Contact Us
At The Young Firm, we offer solid defense against domestic violence charges. Call 770-884-7029, toll free at 888-620-9083 or contact us online to set up your free initial consultation with our Marietta domestic violence defense attorney. For our clients' convenience we accept all major credit cards.
