Domestic violence cases are among the most emotional and complex criminal offenses.

If you and your spouse or other family member have a hostile relationship, it’s easy to end up in legal trouble after an altercation. When (or if) the people involved have different accounts of the same event, it can often result in an arrest. Potential penalties for domestic violence include fines, protective orders, a restraining order, mandatory counseling, child custody orders, anger management classes, probation, and even incarceration.

If you have been arrested or charged with any domestic violence-related offense, it is essential that you seek legal counsel.