Domestic Violence
St. Charles Domestic Violence Attorney
Crimes committed in a domestic setting fall under the umbrella heading of “domestic violence.” These are offenses, such as assault, that carry separate charges and penalties because of the class of victims involved. These victims are family members, household members, and other intimate partners with whom you have a current relationship or have had a former relationship. Law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges take these offenses very seriously to protect those abused in such situations. Under Missouri law, these charges can affect your rights to purchase or possess a firearm. However, accusations of domestic violence are often made without concrete evidence, without verified witnesses, and based on hearsay, falsehoods, exaggerations, and attempts to gain the upper hand in family law court cases.
Are you facing charges of domestic violence? Call James E. Carmichael, Attorney at Law, today at (636) 946-3020 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our domestic violence lawyer in St. Charles.
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DOMESTIC ASSAULT IN MISSOURI
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Charged as a Class E felony carrying up to four years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000. It includes trying to physically injure the alleged victim or knowingly causing him or her pain or illness. It is important to note that you can be charged with this offense without having actually caused any injury but only by attempting to do so.
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Generally charged as a Class D felony that can carry up to seven years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000. It is charged when knowingly or recklessly causing serious injury to the alleged victim. This can include the use of a deadly weapon or strangulation.
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Charged as a Class B felony punishable by five up to 15 years in prison. However, if the alleged victim has suffered serious physical injury, it can be charged as a Class A felony carrying 10 years up to 30 years in prison. It involves knowingly causing or attempting to cause serious physical injury as well as attempting to kill the alleged victim.
