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Domestic Violence
In Virginia
In Virginia,
domestic violence is a criminal offense under Va. Code § 18.2-57.2 and is
punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor
Below is a sample
case of domestic violence, in violation of Va. Code § 18.2-57.2 in Virginia as
interpreted by a lawyer in our firm.
Va. Code Ann. §
18.2-57.2 dealing with penalty for Assault and battery against a family or
household members states as follows “Any person who commits an assault and
battery against a family or household member is guilty of a Class 1
misdemeanor.”
Have you been
charged with domestic violence in Virginia and need a lawyer to defend you?
Are you concerned
about the consequences of being charged with domestic violence in Virginia?
For a lot of our
clients, domestic violence can result in the loss of their job, their security
clearance etc.
Don’t risk going
to court without a lawyer, if you have been charged with domestic violence in
Virginia. Contact our law firm for help
and speak with a lawyer today.
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meeting locations in Fairfax Prince William Richmond Loudoun Virginia Beach
Fredericksburg and Lynchburg.
Our law firm has
the necessary experience to assist you with this matter. We will do our absolute best to help you get
the best result possible based on the facts of your case.
Norman v.
Commonwealth
Facts:
Defendant was
convicted by the Circuit Court of Fairfax (Virginia) of capital murder,
abduction with intent to defile, rape, grand larceny, use of a firearm in the
commission of a murder, and use of a firearm in the commission of abduction. A
divided panel of the court reversed all of defendant's convictions. The
Commonwealth petitioned the full court for rehearing en banc.
If you are facing
a criminal case in Virginia, contact a SRIS Law Group lawyer for help. You can reach us at 888-437-7747
Holdings:
The Virginia
Court made the following holding:
- There
are two things that count in favor of a court's understanding of
forfeiture when the evidence shows domestic abuse. The first is the
substantial indication that the Sixth Amendment is meant to require some
degree of intent to thwart the judicial process before thinking it
reasonable to hold the confrontation right forfeited; otherwise the right
would in practical terms boil down to a measure of reliable hearsay. The
second is the absence from the early material of any reason to doubt that
the element of intention would normally be satisfied by the intent
inferred on the part of the domestic abuser in the classic abusive
relationship, which is meant to isolate the victim from outside help,
including the aid of law enforcement and the judicial process. If the
evidence for admissibility shows a continuing relationship of this sort,
it would make no sense to suggest that the oppressing defendant
miraculously abandoned the dynamics of abuse the instant before he killed
his victim, say in a fit of anger. Acts of domestic
violence often are intended to dissuade a victim from resorting to outside
help, and include conduct designed to prevent testimony to police officers
or cooperation in criminal prosecutions.
If you have been
charged with a first time offense of domestic violence in Virginia, contact our
law firm for help and speak with a lawyer today.
We have client
meeting locations in Fairfax Prince William Richmond Loudoun Virginia Beach
Fredericksburg Lynchburg.
Our law firm has
the necessary experience to assist you with this matter. We will do our absolute best to help you get
the best result possible based on the facts of your case.
Disclaimer:
These summaries are
provided by the SRIS Law Group. They
represent the firm’s unofficial views of the Justices’ opinions. The original opinions should be consulted for
their authoritative content.
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