Domestic Violence

Domestic violence crimes in Olympia are serious, and the punishments can be life-altering in ways that most people don't realize. A conviction will result in a series of tangible penalties, but the intangible repercussions could include the loss of your job, financial ruin, and untold hardship for everyone in your family. If you've been charged with this crime, contact one of our Olympia domestic violence lawyers immediately, because time is of the essence.

Many people do not realize that domestic violence charges are not simply between husbands and wives. Any duo involved in a domestic dispute that is in a type of relationship can face a domestic violence charge. This would include boyfriend and girlfriend, ex-boyfriend and ex-girlfriend, same sex relationships, brother and sister, mother and daughter, father and step-daughter, etc.

The severity of the domestic violence situation will likely determine the severity of the punishment. Most domestic violence cases in Olympia are gross misdemeanors, and a conviction could result in up to a year in jail and fines totaling $5,000. If the victim of the abuse incurred injuries, the charge could be elevated to a felony, incurring even more potentially damaging punishments. If you have prior convictions, you could be charged with a serious Class C felony, with penalties that include up to five years in jail and fines of $10,000.

If property was damaged during the alleged incident, a malicious mischief charge could accompany the domestic violence charge. This is another serious crime with its own penalties, so matters could be made substantially worse. Because there are so many variables in these cases, it's essential that you speak with one of our qualified Olympia domestic violence attorneys about your situation as soon as you can.

At the Law Office of Jason S. Newcombe, we believe that a quality defense is built by an attorney with experience and dedication to the law. For more than 20 years collectively, our professional lawyers have handled cases in Municipal and District Court for countless clients. Whether you've been charged with a felony or misdemeanor crime, the charges should be handled with the utmost urgency and seriousness. The actions you take right now may well affect how your domestic violence case is resolved.

When a police officer responds to a call involving a domestic dispute, they often arrest the party who appears to be the aggressor. The state will likely seek a conviction even if the alleged abuse victim chooses not to press charges. A no-contact order is routinely issued in this situation, which prevents the two parties from having any contact.

A protection order may also be granted, or extended, to the alleged victim, and any violation of the order would likely lead to another arrest. Additional charges would then be filed, making it even tougher to mitigate the damage from the original domestic violence charges.

Our Olympia domestic violence attorneys benefit from getting an early start on developing a defense, so you should contact our law office as soon as possible. Our Olympia domestic violence lawyers will aggressively pursue all avenues to minimize the penalties you face, while offering you reliable counsel when tough choices need to be made.

Contact our Olympia law office for your confidential case evaluation today, and let us help you protect your legal rights.