Westchester County Domestic Violence Lawyer

Arrested for Domestic Violence? Contact an Attorney Today!

Being arrested for domestic violence is a serious situation to be in. Domestic violence cases may be handled by special prosecution units, resulting in a lengthy prosecution. In addition to facing criminal charges, you will almost certainly face an order of protection that will prohibit you from communicating with with - or even being within a certain distance of - the alleged victim. The alleged victim(s) may be your own family. When your future and reputation are on the line, it is important that you entrust your case to a highly skilled criminal defense attorney.

Westchester County domestic violence lawyer Robert Schuster is a former prosecutor who has handled thousands of criminal cases. Of the trials he has litigated, he has a 95% success rate. With his knowledge and understanding of both sides of the New York criminal process at your side, you will have the opportunity to receive the effective legal counsel you need.

What is a domestic violence charge in Westchester County?

The ‘Domestic Violence’ term covers a great number of crimes that occur between family members or people in a close relationship. They include, among others, assault, menacing, harassment, aggravated harassment, sexual abuse, unlawful imprisonment, or any crime of violence.

Due to changes in the law as well as the organization of departments within the different New York District Attorney’s Offices, domestic violence crimes have become increasingly complex to defend. Most District Attorney’s Offices contain special prosecution divisions that carefully monitor prosecutions of crimes that fall under the umbrella of domestic violence. This occurs at both the local court level for misdemeanors and in superior court for felonies. Supervision by a special prosecutions division usually results in protracted proceedings over a period of weeks or months. This holds true even in misdemeanor domestic violence crimes and in domestic violence crimes that are never tried to verdict. Because these cases receive special attention, it is vital that your attorney diligently and steadily keep up with new information and changes in circumstances that come to pass and leverage them to your best advantage.

When choosing a Westchester County domestic violence lawyer, it is essential that you select an attorney which whom you can effectively communicate with. Robert Schuster is a lawyer who listens carefully to his clients and uses all information available to him to generate the smoothest path towards beneficial results. For example, during the pendency of a domestic violence prosecution there will likely be one or more Orders of Protection in place. Should these Orders be violated, criminal contempt charges will result. In order to avoid both stifling family conditions or any exacerbation of existing charges, Attorney Schuster uses his skills and experience to effectively negotiate the terms and conditions of these protective Orders and their provisions to best serve the interests of his clients as he works to bring your criminal matter to an end.

More About Domestic Violence Charges

Domestic violence is defined as abuse or violence between spouses, ex-spouses, family members, people in a romantic relationship, or cohabitants. Charges may include harassment, assault, endangering the welfare of a child or unlawful imprisonment. Physical abuse, sexual abuse, rape, assault, threats and emotional abuse are all potentially elements in a domestic violence case. Unfortunately, domestic violence charges often arise from situations where the alleged victim makes false accusations or exaggerates the circumstances of an argument. This may be done out of anger or jealousy, or in an attempt to win child custody in a divorce. Regardless of the reason, false allegations of domestic violence can have extremely serious repercussions.

Even in the face of entirely false or outrageous accusations, it is crucial to involve an attorney as soon as possible. A conviction in the absence of effective legal counsel for these charges may be entirely avoidable.

Contact Westchester County domestic violence attorney Robert Schuster for a complimentary consultation regarding your case. Mr. Schuster and his associates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.