Domestic Violence Lawyer in Tennessee

A domestic violence charge can forever impact your life. A misdemeanor or felony conviction has significant consequences for your freedom, your career, and more as you face possible jail time and fines. Richards and Colburn Law are Nashville domestic violence lawyers who can help you defend your reputation. 

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Understanding Domestic Violence

Understanding your charges is an essential first step to building your defense. Domestic violence charges can result from the following actions:

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• Causing bodily injury to another person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly

• Causing a person to fear imminent bodily injury

• Causing physical contact that a reasonable person would find proactive or offensive

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Domestic violence charges do not have to involve physical contact. In most cases, a domestic violence charge is a misdemeanor. However, a conviction can negatively affect your life forever. 

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Aggravated Domestic Assault 

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Bodily injury in an aggravated domestic assault case typically involves wounds that require significant medical treatment, such as:

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• Knife wounds

• Gunshot wound

• Loss of limb

• Disfigurement

• Broken bones

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A felony conviction of aggravated domestic assault can result in losing voting rights, professional licenses, jail time, and hefty fines. If you face this type of serious charge, Richards and Colburn Law can put their criminal defense skills and experience to work for you. 

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You have a right to defend yourself against criminal charges. However, handling your case alone is complex and can lead to a possible conviction. Having a lawyer by your side can ease your mind during stressful times. 

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Domestic Violence and Assault: Relationship Status

The relationship between you and your accuser plays a vital role in your case. State law provides a broad definition of relationship types for domestic violence charges. The following types of relationships are just a few examples of domestic violence or assault relationships:

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• Adults who are current or former spouses

• Adults who live together or who have lived together

• Adults or minors related by blood or adoption

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While not a complete list, these examples demonstrate the more common types of domestic violence cases. If your domestic violence or assault charge does not include a relationship defined by state law, your lawyer may fight to dismiss your case. 

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Understanding the complex nature of Nashville’s domestic violence law is confusing and time-consuming. Hiring a Nashville domestic violence attorney can save you time frustration and provide invaluable help with your criminal defense case.  

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Richards and Colburn Law: Tennessee Domestic Violence Lawyers

At Richards and Colburn Law, we stand by you throughout your case. We understand the fear our clients experience when facing domestic violence charges. Our team is caring and compassionate yet aggressive when it comes to your defense. 

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A domestic violence or assault charge can bring your world to a stop. While the news is generally shocking, you must act quickly to secure a criminal defense lawyer in Tennessee.  

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Richards and Colburn Law offers responsive and timely communication with clients. Contact Richards and Colburn Law today if you have domestic violence or assault charges against you and you need a lawyer. Our offices are conveniently located in downtown Nashville, and we serve clients throughout Tennessee.

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Call us today at 615-314-2646 or visit us online for more information about how we can help you with your criminal defense. The sooner you contact our office, the faster we can get to work for you.

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