Silverton Criminal Defense Lawyer

Silverton is a small, diverse village located to the northeast of Cincinnati that describes itself as a “front porch community.” However, all the benefits of living in an inclusive neighborhood like Silverton might become negatives if you find yourself charged with a crime. The front porches in Silverton could quickly become the places where you become a topic of discussion and the news is spread throughout the village. This is especially true if you are charged for a crime like domestic violence. If you find yourself facing domestic violence charges, you want to get in touch with a Silverton criminal defense lawyer who can help.

Contact Luftman, Heck & Associates to get the help that you need. Call (513) 338-1890 to set up a free and confidential consultation with attorney Brad Groene and let his experience help you work towards the best possible outcome in your domestic violence case.

Domestic Violence Charges in Silverton

In general, domestic violence in Ohio is defined as an incident where a family or household member is physically harmed or threatened with physical harm. The definition of a family or household member is more broad than just a spouse or a blood relation and can also include former spouses, the family of a current or former spouse and the natural parent of a child where the offender is the other natural parent. Even someone a person lived with up to five years earlier can be considered a family or household member for the purpose of domestic violence charges.

The domestic violence law in Ohio has defined three types of actions that would be considered domestic violence offenses:

• Knowingly causing or attempting to cause physical harm to a family or household member. This is considered a 1st Degree Misdemeanor, and you could face up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 in fines.
• Recklessly causing serious physical harm to a family or household member. This is considered a 1st Degree Misdemeanor, and you could face up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 in fines.
• Knowingly, by threat of force, causing a family or household member to believe the offender will cause imminent physical harm to the family or household member. This is considered a 4th Degree Misdemeanor, and you could face up to 30 days in jail and $250 in fines.

The penalties for domestic violence become much more severe if the victim of the offense was pregnant or if the offender has previous domestic violence convictions. In those situations, a domestic violence offense could be elevated to a felony and the offender could face a mandatory prison term.

Why Choose A Silverton Criminal Defense Lawyer

Incidents that lead to domestic violence charges can be chaotic and intensely emotional. The lasting consequences are not just about the jail time and fines you face, but also the damage to your reputation both personally and professionally. You want an experienced and compassionate attorney who understands domestic violence cases and can help to make sense of your situation. Attorney Brad Groene is a Silverton criminal defense lawyer with the firm Luftman, Heck & Associates, and his firm has defended hundreds of individuals charged with domestic violence. Let Brad’s knowledge help to guide you through the difficult process. Brad’s experience is not limited to Silverton, but in areas throughout Hamilton County including Cincinnati, Springdale, and Colerain Township.

If you are a resident of Hamilton County but have been charged in another county near Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky, don’t hesitate to call Luftman, Heck & Associates. Our law firm has handled many criminal defense cases, and we’re located in Cincinnati’s Business District. We also serve Clermont County, Warren County, Butler County, Kenton County, and many more. Click here for a full list of the areas we service.

Contact Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyer Brad Groene

If you are being investigated for criminal charges or are being accused of a crime, call the Silverton criminal defense team of Luftman, Heck & Associates today at (513) 338-1890 or email us at advice@cincinnaticriminalattorney.com. Silverton criminal defense lawyer Brad Groene is available 24/7 to answer your questions.