Domestic violence attorney Karimi talks about how people with juvenile convictions can be haunted by their past because Washington does not seal juvenile offenders’ records.
Juvenile Offenders in Washington Pay Long Term Penalties for their Crimes
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Woman Sentenced to 8 and 1/2 Years for Stabbing Boyfriend
A woman in New York was sentenced last week to eight and half years in jail after stabbing her boyfriend in the chest during a domestic dispute.
Seattle PD Officer Pleads Guilty to Domestic Violence Cyberstalking
Seattle domestic violence attorney Steve Karimi talks about a case of a police officer who posted salacious photos of his mistress online and was charged with domestic violence and cyberstalking.
A Classic Case if Domestic Violence or Self Defense in Washington
Seattle domestic violence attorney Karimi talks about how it can sometimes be hard to determine if an act was domestic violence or self-defense.
Seattle Man Faces Multiple Charges After Domestic Violence Incident
Domestic Violence Attorney Karimi talks about all of the charges that can arise from a single domestic violence incident in Seattle.
A Seattle Man is Sentenced to 30 Years for Domestic Violence
Domestic violence attorney Karimi looks at a recent sentence where a Seattle man faces more than the maximum jail sentence for domestic violence assault.
Seattle Police Accused of Being Too Light on Domestic Violence
Domestic violence attorney Steve Karimi looks at the recent criticism of Seattle police for not providing enough case follow-up and what that can mean for victims as well as the accused.
How Assault Charges Can Be Used as Harassment in Washington
Attorney Karimi looks at an interesting case where a woman used assault accusations as retaliation when her boyfriend broke up with her.
Malicious Mischief and Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges can result in a number of instances. In some cases physical violence is not even necessary to constitute a charge. When property is damaged after a domestic dispute, Seattle police can make a domestic violence arrest for an offense called malicious mischief. Malicious mischief is a crime where you are accused of causing intentional damage to another person’s property.
Domestic Violence Without a Victim?
A domestic violence charge is a very serious thing. If convicted, you can face jail time, fines and more. It can also affect your child custody status and your career. The best way to avoid the negative effects of domestic violence is to fight the charges with the assistance of a Seattle domestic violence lawyer.
Other Domestic Violence Related Charges
When most people think of domestic violence, they generally think of assault charges, i.e. 2 people get into an argument and it escalates into violence. There are many other charges that can be label as domestic violence as well. Generally these charges are in addition to an assault charge but you can be arrested for any of these charges on their own as well. Like all domestic violence charges, they should be taken seriously and a Seattle domestic violence defense attorney should be contacted right away.
Proven Record of Success
If you have been charged with a domestic violence crime in Seattle, you probably have a lot of concerns and questions. The best way to ease your mind and take charge of your situation is to call an experienced Seattle domestic violence attorney. It can be hard to figure out which lawyer will be t...