Can People Recover from a Domestic Violence Charge? Ask Our Bloomfield Hills Domestic Violence Lawyers.

Most of the time, most of the time people will recover and move on with their lives. Life goes on, no matter what, so you are going to move on with your life one way or another. Most of the time for people who are stuck in the court system, especially people who are not used to being in trouble, it’s the anxiety and the stress that goes along with the unknown and the fear of what might happen and how things might turn out for the worst, and that’s even worse than when the case is over, even if they are on probation.

Usually, once the case comes to a conclusion, even if it results in someone being on a probation, they just get a list of tasks that they have to complete and they can focus on that and get on with their life, so it is a very serious and difficult situation to go through but it does not need to be the end of the road for anyone.

Is the Accused Just an Average Person Who Made Bad Judgment, or is there a Criminal Element?

Yes, domestic violence pretty much can occur in almost any type of socioeconomic situation. Most of our clients are people who did not have any prior criminal history, they are law abiding citizens, they are not violent people, they are not mean people, and they don’t fight all the time.

Most of our clients accused of domestic violence are people who really don’t have any kind of significant criminal history and it was just either a bad day or a relationship that is deteriorating or a situation where the person who called the police never even wanted them to get arrested themselves and just the police took over the situation and made an arrest, so, yes, this is not a crime that is committed just by criminals, this is the type of thing that can happen to anybody.

What Are Some Important Things That People Should Know About Domestic Violence Cases?

The first thing that they need to know is that the court system in Michigan takes domestic violence cases very seriously and that even if there was a minor incident, if you ended up arrested and charged, then you need to take it seriously because the court is going to take it seriously. So, the important thing is to find yourself a good attorney to help you through the process to explain to you what matters, what doesn’t matter, what you should do and what you should not do and get the help that you need to make sure that you come out of it in the best possible manner.

Can Custody Rights be Affected by Domestic Violence Charges?

Custody rights are really going to be determined by the family law court if there is a divorce case or a custody case or by protective services. Typically, a person is not going to lose their rights to their kids just because of a domestic violence case but it is one factor that will be looked at against them and that’s assuming that the domestic violence was not against the children. If there was a domestic violence case involving a child, then it would have a much bigger effect on your parental rights.

Is it Possible to Lose My Job for Domestic Violence?

One of the most disappointing realizations for people convicted of domestic violence is that the sentence doesn’t end after they have completed their probation or served their time. The conviction will follow them wherever they go.

Convictions for domestic violence can have a significant impact on any or all of these:

• Public Employment: It is likely that someone convicted will have difficulty obtaining or holding any public job, such as teaching, nursing, police work, and so on.
• General Employment: If you are convicted of domestic violence, your job will be terminated, especially if your job involves child care, weapon handling, or transport of dangerous materials.
• Professional License: Your current professional license (teaching or legal licensing, etc.) may be terminated. You may have difficulty obtaining future licenses.

Many of these consequences can lead to financial hardship, which can make it even harder for you to manage your finances. Even before the trial, financial hardship can begin. These orders (common to these accusations) require you to leave your home and stop all contact with the victim.

A domestic violence conviction also has an impact on areas like the following:

• Child Custody: A convicted domestic abuser cannot have primary child custody. This conviction will have severe consequences for family relationships as well as rights.
• Renting & leasing: Many landlords will refuse to rent apartments, homes, or rooms to domestic violence offenders. The rental agreement will not be terminated by the victim, but you will be required to vacate (even if your case has been dismissed).
• Loans: Obtaining a loan can be difficult if you have been convicted of domestic violence. Many convicted felons end up bankrupt.

For more information on Recovering From A Domestic Violence Case, a free initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you’re seeking by calling (248) 451-2200 today.