TUCSON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ATTORNEY

Experienced Representation From a Tucson Domestic Violence Attorney

Arizona Domestic Violence Laws

Arizona’s domestic violence laws are strict and comprehensive, designed to protect alleged victims from harm while holding offenders accountable. These criminal laws encompass a wide range of behaviors, including physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. Understanding these laws and their nuances is essential to building a strong legal defense to DV charges.

• In Arizona, domestic violence is defined broadly. DV is a "tag" added to a specific list of charges, such as assault and disorderly conduct, when there is, for example, a past or current intimate or family relationship. This includes spouses, domestic partners, individuals in dating relationships, cohabitants, and most extended family members. At Taylor Law Group, we have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the complex DV laws, and we use our expertise to safeguard your rights and provide the best possible defense to obtain the best possible outcome for you and your family.

• Tucson, like the rest of Arizona, has robust laws and resources addressing domestic violence, governed by state statutes and augmented by local ordinances and rules. These laws aim to protect victims while holding offenders accountable. At Taylor Law Group, we stay updated on these provisions so that we can offer informed and effective top-rated Domestic Violence defense representation.

• Arizona courts can issue conditions of release orders in domestic violence cases: orders which restrict personal and family contact, restrict return to a specific location, restrict your 2nd Amendment rights, make you a prohibited possessor of guns, and can even affect your ability to return home again. Courts can also issue civil orders called Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment (which we also handle) if someone asks for such an order. All of these types of orders restrict an alleged abuser’s contact with an alleged victim and with protected parties (like children) in order to prevent harm. Our team is well-versed in navigating the complexities of filing, interpreting, contesting, modifying, or sometimes even enforcing these orders, ensuring our clients’ rights are protected and their voices heard.

• The specifics of Arizona’s domestic violence laws are detailed under statutes such as ARS §13-3601 which outlines what offenses constitute a "Domestic Violence" offense, the types of relationships covered, and the additional penalties involved. Moreover, the Arizona Domestic Violence Prevention Act and the Victim's Bill of Rights aspect of the Arizona Constitution provide further guidelines to enhance victim safety.

How Domestic Violence Cases Are Handled in Pima County
Domestic violence cases in the Tucson area are often filed in either Tucson City Court or Pima County Justice Court, depending on the level of the charge. More serious felony DV cases are prosecuted in Pima County Superior Court. Judges here typically move these cases quickly, which can surprise defendants who aren’t prepared. Protective orders are also commonly issued by a judge at the time of initial appearance, impacting clients' ability to contact family and return home. At Taylor Law Group, PLLC, we appear daily in these courts and understand how local judges, prosecutors, and probation officers handle domestic violence cases in Southern Arizona.