Domestic violence attorneys in Peoria, Arizona

ARS §13-705: Dangerous Crime Against Child (any of the following crimes committed against a minor under 15 years of age):

(a) Second-degree murder.

(b) Aggravated assault resulting in serious physical injury or involving the discharge, use or threatening exhibition of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.

(c) Sexual assault.

(d) Molestation of a child.

(e) Sexual conduct with a minor.

(f) Commercial sexual exploitation of a minor.

(g) Sexual exploitation of a minor.

(h) Child abuse as prescribed in section 13-3623, subsection A, paragraph 1.

(i) Kidnapping.

(j) Sexual abuse.

(k) Taking a child for the purpose of prostitution as prescribed in section 13-3206.

(l) Child sex trafficking as prescribed in section 13-3212.

(m) Involving or using minors in drug offenses.

(n) Continuous sexual abuse of a child.

(o) Attempted first-degree murder.

(p) Sex trafficking.

(q) Manufacturing methamphetamine under circumstances that cause physical injury to a minor.

(r) Bestiality as prescribed in section 13-1411, subsection A, paragraph 2.

(s) Luring a minor for sexual exploitation.

(t) Aggravated luring a minor for sexual exploitation.

(u) Unlawful age misrepresentation.

(v) Unlawful mutilation.

(w) Sexual extortion as prescribed in section 13-1428.

ARS §13-1102: Negligent Homicide

ARS §13-1103: Manslaughter

ARS §13-1104: Second Degree murder

ARS §13-105: First-degree murder

ARS §13-1201: Endangerment (reckless endangering another person with a substantial risk of death or physical injury)

ARS §13-1202: Threatening or intimidating (by word or conduct that would cause a person to fear physical injury or property destruction)

ARS §13-1203: Assault

ARS §13-1204: Aggravated Assault

ARS §13-1302: Custodial Interference

ARS §13-1303: Unlawful imprisonment

ARS §13-1304: Kidnapping

ARS §13-1406: Sexual Assault

ARS §13-1425: Unlawful disclosure of images of nudity or sexual activities

ARS §13-1502: Third Degree Criminal Trespass

ARS §13-1504: First-degree Criminal Trespass

ARS §13-1602: Criminal Damage

ARS §13-2810: Interfering with Judicial Proceedings

ARS §13-2904(A)(1)(2)(3)(6): Disorderly Conduct

ARS §13-2910(A)(8 or 9): Cruelty to Animals

ARS §13-2915(A)(3): Preventing use of a telephone in an emergency

ARS §13-2916: Use of Electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass

ARS §13-2921: Harassment

ARS §13-2921.01: Aggravated Harassment

ARS §13-2923: Stalking

ARS §13-3019: Surreptitious Photographing or Videoing

ARS §13-3601.02: Aggravated Domestic Violence (committing three or more acts of domestic violence within 48 months)

ARS §13-3623 Child (or vulnerable adult) Abuse

As you can see, there are many situations that give rise to a claim for domestic violence. If you are a victim of domestic violence, you can seek an order of protection. You can also work to have your case criminally prosecuted.

If you are alleged to have committed an act of domestic violence, it can be consequential. You can be criminally prosecuted in either a felony or misdemeanor courts and be left with a criminal record. Penalties also include probation, incarceration (including jail or even prison time), fines, court fees, and mandatory domestic violence counseling. Even the lowest level misdemeanor charges can result in a criminal conviction with possible jail.

Another consequence could include having an order of protection served on you. This order prohibits contact between parties, prohibits contact or visitation with a minor child, and can even force one party to leave the marital home. Orders of protection can also have drastic consequences in family court for parenting time orders. They are sometimes surreptitiously sought by one party in a family court action to gain an advantage over parenting time and, sadly in some situations, even child support. Please review the Orders of Protection “practice areas tab” on our website for further information about this subject.

If domestic violence is an issue in your case, you need an experienced firm to navigate the facts and the law. Simonds Law Group, PLLC does not take issues of domestic violence lightly. We are compassionate about the issue. Simonds Law Group, PLLC also successfully and zealously defends baseless domestic violence allegations. Each situation is different. At Simonds Law Group, PLLC, we will provide compassionate and confident representation in domestic violence cases. Contact us today for a consult.