Domestic Violence

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Long Island Domestic Violence Attorneys

Domestic Abuse Defense • Violation of Orders for Protection

Police and the courts of New York State take domestic violence charges very seriously, and you should too. Criminal charges are typically misdemeanor offenses, but they place a heavy burden on the accused. In addition to the possibility of jail time, you can lose access to your children and suffer employment consequences.

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If you are charged with a criminal offense against a spouse, ex-spouse, significant other, or family member, the proven domestic violence attorneys at Grunwald & Seman, P.C. can protect your rights. Our Nassau County law firm has served Long Island and New York City since 1990. We provide domestic abuse defense for:

• Assault and battery
• Violation of orders of protection and stay away orders
• Stalking or harassment
• Restraining order violations

Ramifications of Domestic Violence Conviction
Domestic violence charges relate to physical, psychological, sexual, or emotional abuse of a spouse or child, former spouse, a domestic partner, a sibling or parent, or even someone you are dating.

If you are arrested for domestic assault and battery, or violating an order for protection, you will likely be jailed for a day or two. If convicted, sentencing may involve a significant jail sentence of up to one year. Upon conviction for domestic violence, you will also forfeit your right to possess firearms. Some employers may terminate you for conviction, and many will reject you as a candidate for employment on the basis of your criminal record.

Domestic assault or restraining order violations also will affect your child custody rights. In fact, under the Family Court Act and New York Domestic Relations Law, judges are required to consider domestic violence in determining matters of custody and visitation. The domestic violence lawyers of Grunwald & Seman, P.C. are well aware that a spouse, ex-spouse or parent of your child may fabricate domestic violence accusations to gain the upper hand in a divorce proceeding or custody hearing. It is also common to obtain an order for protection and then claim that the alleged abuser made threats or violated no-contact provisions, which will land you in jail again.

Fighting Domestic Violence Charges
It is critical to respond immediately to domestic abuse accusations. Prosecutors in Long Island and New York City take a strong stand on domestic violence. They are obligated to follow through on assault charges even if the alleged victim does not wish to press charges.

Grunwald & Seman, P.C. is aggressive in defending clients against false or trumped-up criminal charges. We seek dismissal or charges, acquittal at trial, or at a minimum try to negotiate to lower charges with less severe consequences. Our attorneys will also represent you at Order for Protection (OFP) hearings to prevent the court from making permanent a temporary OFP.

Milton Grunwald and Karl Seman are former Nassau County prosecutors who have handled hundreds of domestic violence cases on both sides of the issue. Their insight and experience are your best defense if you are facing such charges.

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