Domestic Violence/Spousal Abuse

San Jose Domestic Violence Lawyers

If falsely charged with domestic violence or spousal abuse, you need a San Jose domestic violence lawyer who will defend your rights and listen to your side of the story. Arguments can get out of hand and tempers may flare. When facing criminal charges, make sure the judge or jury hears your side of the story. At the San Jose Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C. we strongly defend people charged with domestic abuse ensuring the judge or jury hears our client's side of the story. We serve clients in Santa Clara County, Alameda County, and throughout Silicon Valley.

• Domestic violence is defined as any abusive relationship that results in emotional abuse, physical violence, sexual assault, stalking, assault, and threatened violence.

Charges of domestic violence result from disputes between a parent and a child, spouses, ex-spouses, co-habitants, and partners. If you face charges of domestic violence, call one of our San Jose criminal defense attorneys at (408) 556-9276 or (866) 491-1667.

California law imposes severe penalties on people convicted of domestic violence. Charges of domestic violence may be considered either a felony or a misdemeanor. You may face time in jail if convicted. Depending on the gravity of the charges and any prior conviction record, the court may grant a:

• Emergency Protective Order: Issued by the police following an incident of domestic violence; prevents contact with the victim for five days.
• Temporary Restraining Order: Issued following a less serious charge. A victim may petition the court to issue an order from anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 years. Violations of this order will lead to further criminal charges.

You deserve to have an attorney stand up for your rights during criminal prosecutions for domestic violence. To learn more about our practice, call the Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C. at (408) 556-9276 or (866) 491-1667. Submit any questions to us by completing the attached contact us form.