Charleston Domestic Violence LawyerCharleston Domestic Violence Lawyer

If you have been charged with domestic violence in Charleston, contact a Charleston domestic violence lawyer immediately to protect your rights and your record. Call Charleston domestic violence lawyer John W. Molony now and schedule a consultation to discuss your case free of charge. In Charleston, domestic violence charges are extremely serious. Penalties for domestic violence convictions in Charleston vary widely depending on the specific charge and circumstances of the case.

What Is Domestic Violence In Charleston?

  • In Charleston, domestic violence is charged for causing physical harm to a household member.
  • Domestic violence in Charleston is also charged for attempting to cause physical harm to a household member.
  • For Charleston domestic violence a household member is a current or former spouse, someone you live with or have a child with.
  • For domestic violence in Charleston a household member is also someone you have a child with or live with.

First Degree Domestic Violence In Charleston

  • First degree domestic violence in Charleston must include either great bodily injury, use of a gun or two prior domestic violence convictions in ten years.
  • First degree domestic violence is a felony in Charleston and penalties include up to ten years in jail.

Second Degree Domestic Violence In Charleston

  • Second degree domestic violence in Charleston must include moderate bodily injury or one prior domestic violence convictions in ten years.
  • Second degree domestic violence in Charleston is a misdemeanor. Penalties include fines and up to three years in jail.

Third Degree Domestic Violence In Charleston

  • Third degree domestic violence in Charleston is charged for causing attempting to cause physical harm to a household member.
  • Domestic violence third degree in Charleston is a misdemeanor. Penalties include a fine and up to ninety days in jail. 

Domestic Violence Of A High And Aggravated Nature In Charleston

  • Domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature in Charleston must include extreme indifference to human life and great bodily injury or attempt to cause great injury.
  • Domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature in Charleston is a felony. Penalties include up to twenty years in jail.

Enhancements For Domestic Violence In Charleston

  • In Charleston, domestic violence charges can be enhanced if certain factors occur during the incident.
  • Domestic violence in Charleston can be enhanced if a child is present, if a protection order is violated or if kidnapping is also charged.
  • Domestic violence in Charleston can be also enhanced if the victim is pregnant, choked or prevented from calling 911.

Call A Charleston Domestic Violence Lawyer

Call domestic violence lawyer John W. Molony now and discuss your charges and your legal options free of charge! When you retain criminal defense attorney John W. Molony, you can expect to have a lawyer who will fight for you, listen to you, answer your phone calls and devote the time that your case requires. John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC is conveniently located in James Island and defends Charleston clients charged with domestic violence.

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