How A Plea Bargain From A Domestic Violence Charge to A Non-Domestic Violence Charge Still Carries A Federal Gun Ban
Domestic violence is never an easy subject to talk about or, in my line of work, to defend. To be honest, there really is no run of the mill domestic violence case. Some domestic violence cases have no defense and I just work out the best possible deal for my client. For other domestic violence cases, after reading the police report and witness statements, I ask myself “how the hell did this person get charged with domestic violence?”
Or my favorite scenario, a responding police officer charges both individuals involved with the incident with domestic violence. Then when both accused individuals show up to their respective arraignments, the prosecutor will approach the less aggressive of the two (no idea how that is accomplished), and ask if he/she would be willing to testify against the other in exchange for dismissing their domestic violence charge.
No matter the scenario or your feelings surrounding domestic violence, the bottom line is that a domestic violence conviction carries with it severe collateral consequences. For one, domestic violence is an enhanceable offense. Meaning the … Read More... “Domestic Violence Charge And The Federal Gun Control Act”