Friday, April 25, 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.

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Ruther v. Commonwealth

Facts:

The Circuit Court, Fairfax (Virginia), entered judgment terminating appellant's parental rights to her two children pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-283(C). Appellant challenged that holding, contending that her act was not within the definition of domestic violence….

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Holdings:

The Virginia Court made the following holding:

  • When addressing matters concerning a child, including the termination of a parent's residual parental rights, the paramount consideration of a trial court is the child's best interests. In matters of a child's welfare, trial courts are vested with broad discretion in making the decisions necessary to guard and to foster a child's best interests. The trial court's findings, when based on evidence heard ore tenus, will not be disturbed on appeal unless plainly wrong or without evidence to support it.
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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