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Domestic Violence

Lackawanna Domestic Violence Lawyer

Experienced Domestic Violence Attorney Serving Lackawanna County, PA

Domestic violence is taken very seriously in Pennsylvania by law enforcement and the courts. Acts of violence against family members, household members, or intimate partners have been given their own specific state laws that define and punish these acts. When called to the scene of a domestic disturbance, law enforcement can arrest whomever they believe to be the main aggressor; they do not need a warrant to do so. 

If you have been accused of domestic violence, it is critical that you seek the services of a trusted and experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. You could be facing severe criminal penalties as well as the heavy restrictions and directives of a restraining order. These orders can profoundly impact your life, from forcing you to vacate your home to affecting your ability to parent your children. At Bernard J. Brown, Esq., LLC, you can rely on a proven Lackawanna domestic violence lawyer who knows how to get favorable results for our clients in the Pennsylvania criminal justice system.  

Reach out to Bernard J. Brown, Esq., LLC to book a consultation with our Lackawanna domestic violence attorney. Connect with us online or at (570) 676-1553 to get started. We serve the counties of Lackawanna, Wayne, Wyoming, Pike, and Susquehanna.

Domestic Violence Charges in Pennsylvania

Domestic violence in our state includes various types of behavior committed against family members, household members, and dating or intimate partners. 

According to Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services, these can include:

  • Physical violence: punching, slapping, shoving, choking, and more of spouses, intimate partners, and/or children.
  • Sexual abuse: forcing sexual acts upon the alleged victim or abusing minor children.
  • Property crimes: destroying belongings or shared property, such as phones, laptops, and more.
  • Crimes against pets.
  • Theft: removing cash, access to bank accounts, or other shared items.
  • Threats of harm to children: this may be done to force control over victimized adults.
  • False imprisonment: this can be done by keeping the alleged victim confined to the home through fear of imminent harm. 

Per Pennsylvania law, domestic violence involves simple assault, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, terroristic threats, stalking, strangulation, and threats against the alleged victims that make them fear bodily injury. 

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