Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Domestic Violence In Virginia Fairfax Lawyer Violation Code 18.2-57.2

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.”

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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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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.

Richard v. Commonwealth

Facts:

In a domestic violence case, the Defendant sought review of a decision of the Circuit Court of Fairfax (Virginia), which convicted him of assault and battery of a family or household member, third or subsequent offense, in violation of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57.2. On appeal, he contended that the evidence was insufficient and that the trial court erroneously disallowed the testimony of a witness he called.

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:

  • Testimony that a phone call came from a person unknown to the recipient and who is identified only by the caller is hearsay if offered to establish the identity of the caller and the relevancy is dependent upon who made the call.
  • Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57.2 punishes as a Class 6 felony any act of simple assault or assault and battery against a family or household member where it is proved the defendant had two or more prior convictions for assault and battery of a family member within a period of 20 years. The statute does not alter the common law definition of assault and battery.
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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