Columbus Ohio Domestic Violence Attorneys

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Domestic disputes can encompass a wide variety of offenses and infractions in the state of Ohio. Being a victim of domestic violence in Columbus or Ohio can be an intensely personal and damaging crime to the victims. Offenders can both intentionally and unintentionally commit domestic violence, and may find their record permanently altered because of it.

Many people don’t realize that domestic violence doesn’t necessarily mean that a physical act has occurred. Making violent threats or intimating violence towards a household or family member can also be considered domestic violence. One doesn’t have to necessarily have intended to harm the victim, and it can also be a crime if the offender was reckless in some way.

 

In Columbus and Ohio, domestic violence can include both criminal and civil law.

Depending on the nature of the offense, domestic violence can be either a misdemeanor or a felony.

If the offender is aware the victim is pregnant, the offense becomes even more serious.

Domestic violence itself can bring heavy consequences and serious implications upon anyone’s life. Domestic abuse is hurtful, whether physically or mentally. It can ruin relationships between family members, friends and acquaintances.

Both victims and offenders can find themselves in a melting pot of legal issues when involved in domestic disputes. They both deserve fair representation in the eyes of the law.

 

CPO and CSPO Attorneys

CPO stands for Civil Protection Order.

CSPO stands for Civil Stalking Protection Order.

At Barney DeBrosse, we are both knowledgeable and experienced CPO and CSPO attorneys.

If you feel you need to be protected from an individual, or that an individual is stalking you, then we can help.

More info on Civil Protection Orders

More info on Civil Stalking Protection Orders 

 

Domestic Violence Examples

Instances of Domestic Violence doesn't necessarily have to include physical violence.

There are many examples of domestic violence including:

• Hitting, pushing, slapping or kicking

• Choking

• Sexual assault or sexual offense

• Throwing an object

• Restrainment or detainment

• Tearing of Clothing

• Pointing a gun or a type of weapon at someone

 

Domestic disputes and domestic violence can be between any number of people living in a household, or between those who have previously resided together including:

• Partners

• Husband and wife

• Roommates

• Parent and child

• Siblings

• Friends

• Mother and daughter

• Father and son

• Mother and son

• Father and daughter

• Foster parent

• Relative