The New York City Police Department has tough mandatory arrest policies concerning domestic violence. Domestic violence is considered to have taken place when a member of a family or household commits a criminal offense against the other. This means that if you are suspected of domestic violence, even if the facts are less than clear, you may be summarily arrested and prosecuted without a chance to tell your side. Once the prosecution starts, the state may pursue you even if the purported victim recants and tells the prosecutor they don’t want to press charges. Depending on the severity of the charges, you could face imprisonment (up to 1 year for misdemeanors), probation, mandatory counseling, community services, as well as having an order of protection issued against you that may prevent you from communicating with your loved ones. New York City Criminal Defense Attorney Lance L. Fletcher will review the facts and circumstance of the State’s case, explore defenses you may have such as self defense and justification, and formulate a strategy which will deliver the results that you need. Contact us at (212) 619-3900 for a free case evaluation.

Common Domestic Violence Charges

P.L. 120.00 – Assault in the First Degree
P.L. 110/120.00 – Attempted Assault
P.L. 240.26 – Harassment
P.L. 240.30 – Aggravated Harassment

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