Don't Let a Mistake or Misunderstanding Cost You Your Freedom
When the police in Pennsylvania respond to a report of domestic violence, it is often a foregone conclusion that someone will be arrested. It is generally police policy to remove one of the parties in a dispute between spouses or people who share a child or are living together. Even a fight between exes will likely result in an arrest.
If you were arrested following an argument with a spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, roommate or ex that got out of control, you need an experienced defense lawyer now. No matter what happens in the relationship long-term, there are serious consequences to deal with now. The team at Fiore & Barber, LLC can act quickly to protect your rights and defend you against the serious criminal, personal and professional consequences of a domestic violence arrest and conviction.
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If you were arrested after a domestic altercation, there are immediate actions you should take. You need to find a place to stay. You need someone who will work to keep the report of your arrest out of the press to protect your job and your reputation. You also need a smart advocate who can protect your assets — too many times we have seen clients whose joint bank accounts were cleaned out after a domestic violence report.
You will almost certainly be served with a protection from abuse order (PFA). That means that all contact with the other party should cease, immediately. If there are things you need to communicate, it must be done the right way with the help of a lawyer who knows the system. If you violate a PFA — even if you are only charged with disorderly conduct instead of domestic violence assault — you face serious criminal penalties, up to including time in jail.
Many of these situations can be resolved short of a trial if the right choices are made early on. Don't let a situation that is already out of hand escalate any further. Don't let a mistake or misunderstanding cost you your job, your freedom or your standing in the community. At Fiore & Barber, LLC, our attorneys combine decades of experience with a thorough understanding of the system to provide strong, determined defense representation to men and women charged with domestic violence.
Our office is conveniently located in Harleysville, halfway between Philadelphia and Allentown. We serve clients in the greater Norristown area and throughout southeastern Pennsylvania Contact our offices today for a free and completely confidential consultation.
