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Domestic Violence Penalties

Domestic Violence Penalties in Nevada

Las Vegas Domestic Violence Lawyer

I am Chip Siegel from the Law Office of Chip Siegel, Esq., and I am a skilled Las Vegas domestic violence defense attorney. I have been serving the residents of this city since 1991, and you can be sure that I will put these two decades of experience to work for you in the charges that you face if you choose to work with me.

I understand the severity of the charges that you face, and I can provide you with the information that you need in order to dispel any unnecessary fear of the unknown in your charges. If you are facing domestic violence charges, then you need my help immediately!

You may be experiencing fear, anger, embarrassment, uncertainty regarding the future, and a number of other emotions. There are many cases where individuals are arrested and charged with this offense wrongfully, and due to a false testimony. If you have been charged, then you can look to me as a Las Vegas domestic violence attorney for the aggressive representation that you need to ensure that your rights are upheld and defended throughout the duration of your case. You may also be wondering what penalties you will face for a criminal conviction.

Get started on your case with a free consultation. Contact us today! 

Penalties for Domestic Crimes

There are several different offenses that can be committed under the category of domestic violence, and depending on which crime you are charged with, as well as various elements of your case, you could face more or less severe penalties for conviction.

  • If you are charged with the crime of domestic battery, then you will face misdemeanor charges for a first offense, and penalties including up to six months in jail, up to $1,000 in fines, up to 120 hours of community service, and domestic violence counseling for one and a half hours per week at your expense.
  • If this is your third or subsequent offense, then you will face felony charges and significantly increased penalties for conviction such as up to five years in prison, and up to $15,000 in fines.
  • If you are charged with battery domestic violence where strangulation is present, then you will face felony charges, and penalties of up to five years in prison, and up to $15,000 in fines. If substantial bodily harm was suffered, then you will face up to five years in prison, and up to $10,000 in fines for this felony conviction.
  • Finally, if a deadly weapon was used, and significant bodily harm was suffered, then you will face felony charges, and up to 15 years in prison as well as up to $10,000 in fines.

The Defense Representation You Need

With more than two decades of experience in defending the rights of criminally accused Las Vegas, Nevada residents, I understand the various difficulties associated with your case, and you can be sure that I will stand by you and fight for your rights from start to finish of your case. I always put my client first in any case that I handle, and because of this, you will receive the information that you are seeking, the updates that you desire, and the aggressive and personalized representation that you need for your case.

Throughout my practice I have received various awards and accolades. I have been elected as President of the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice from 2005 to 2006. I work skillfully and aggressively to ensure that I am providing my clients with the effective representation that they need, and you can be sure that I will stand by you from start to finish of your case. Schedule your initial consultation with my office today to begin pursuing the results that you need.

Contact me immediately to discuss the criminal charges that you face, and to begin building the strong defense of your case that you need.

Get the Results You Deserve

See How We've Helped Other People
  • Case Dismissed 2nd DUI
  • Charges Reduced 2nd DUI
  • Case Dismissed Domestic Battery
  • Case Dismissed Domestic Battery
  • Reduced Charges Domestic Battery

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