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In Fresno County, you could be hauled off on domestic violence charges at any hour of the day or night; fortunately, even then, you can call (559) 321-1977 to get a defense lawyer from the John Abel Law Office on your side.
One minute, you might be having a heated argument in the evening with your spouse about house chores, the next, police are knocking on your door. In a flash, you, or your spouse, are being hauled away, even if neither of you wants someone arrested. Soon enough, someone is facing domestic violence charges, and you have no idea who to call for help at this time of night.
Fortunately, in Fresno County, there is one defense lawyer who deliberately stays up late and always answers the phone himself. Defense attorney John Abel has built a career on handling difficult cases at awkward times, from DUI Charges to Domestic Violence accusations.
If you, or someone you love, has been arrested for Domestic Violence, it can be tempting to hope that it will all go away if you ask nicely, or explain the misunderstanding. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case; each arrest, no matter how trivial it might seem to you, needs rapid and timely intervention by an experienced defense attorney to ensure your rights, freedom, and reputation are protected.
Whether you, your family, or a disgruntled neighbor called them, once the police show up at our door to break up a domestic dispute, they are very rarely going to be walking away without someone in custody. This is an insurance measure for them, as if they do not intervene and someone gets hurt, they would likely see themselves as responsible and might even be held liable legally.
The next few hours after that arrest are often the most crucial in a case. You may be questioned, which is the first point at which an attorney can intervene, and eventually you will be booked, or even charged and arraigned if the police decide to arrest you. If an early intervention by an attorney can stop the arrest or prevent charges of domestic violence from being filed against you, the battle is more than half over before it even started.
By calling an attorney right away, especially one who will pick up and answer your questions and come to your side if necessary, you get a vital ally at the most crucial moment. You do not want to try to navigate the criminal justice system in California on your own, nor bet your future and reputation on your ability to do so.
When you have been charged with any kind of domestic violence, whether for abuse or for battery, an attorney will get right to work undermining the case against you, and shielding you from the worst possible consequences.
If you did the smart thing and called a defense attorney immediately after the police intervention, you are already shielding your most important right: to an attorney. The very first thing a defense attorney will do is stop you from accidentally making your situation worse. Most importantly, they will help you avoid providing the government with evidence.
You also have the right to remain silent, and an attorney will help you figure out when to answer certain questions and when to avoid answering others. Even seemingly innocuous questions like “do you feel bad about what happened to your spouse?” could provide the police or Fresno County prosecutor with the rope to hang you with.
Once you have been arrested, a lot is riding on the outcome of your case. In the immediate term, there is the outcome of your bail hearing to worry about, where a judge will decide whether you should be allowed to walk free, demand a bond for your freedom, or keep you in jail until trial. Your attorney will present evidence in favor of your release to get you home, hopefully to your family, as quickly as possible.
Domestic violence charges often come with protective orders, however, which an attorney will help you understand, or contest if the protective measure seems excessive.
Most domestic violence convictions also come with jail time, or even prison time in the most serious cases. An experienced defense attorney like John Abel will help you minimize that time by negotiating for more favorable outcomes, pushing for probation, or even avoiding the conviction altogether by providing a strong defense or getting the charges dropped before you even make it to trial.
Ultimately, however, your lawyer’s primary job is to help you beat the charges against you. If you are being accused of domestic violence, John Abel will pull out all the stops to get those charges dropped, dismissed or ruled against in the Fresno County Courthouse.
Domestic violence charges are often grounded in confused and subjective testimony; few witnesses were there to describe events, and those who did initially may feel differently soon after. Evidence can be contested, testimony questioned, doubts raised, and alternative explanations offered. Many cases of perceived domestic violence are actually self-defense, or can be negotiated down to lesser offenses that do not carry the same legal penalties or social stigma.
John Abel Law Office | Your call answered, at any time of the day or night
There are few times as stressful as those immediately following an arrest. If you had to watch a loved one be dragged off, or find yourself in the custody of the police in Fresno County, you need someone you can call for answers and guidance.
In Central California, that defense attorney is John Abel. John Abel is an experienced Fresno domestic violence defense lawyer ready to handle your questions and protect your rights. He will answer the phone personally and show up to make a difference, even late in the evening.
To get him on your side after an arrest, call (559) 321-1977 right away; every minute counts. You can also contact us online if you have questions about your situation or would like to schedule a defense consultation.
