On behalf of Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Sep 22, 2020 | Assault And Domestic Violence
Unlike most crimes, an accusation of domestic can begin two separate legal proceedings. There is the criminal charge that could put you in jail. And, often, the accusing party will file for an Order of Protection against you as well. An Order of Protection is commonly...
On behalf of Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Sep 1, 2020 | Assault And Domestic Violence
When it comes to allegations of domestic violence, there are many factors that you need to consider if you are facing charges or another person is trying to obtain a restraining order against you. For starters, you need to review key terms and the different factors...
On behalf of Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Aug 26, 2020 | Assault And Domestic Violence
Many people in Phoenix take their right to own firearms seriously. What they may not know is a charge of domestic violence can take away their right to own or possess guns, at least temporarily. You might know that being convicted of a felony crime in Arizona takes...
On behalf of Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Jan 23, 2020 | Assault And Domestic Violence
Aggravated assault is a more severe criminal charge than assault. At its core, aggravated assault is the exact same as assault, but it has additional conditions or factors that cause it to be a more serious crime. It is important to understand these factors that can...
On behalf of Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Nov 26, 2019 | Assault And Domestic Violence
In the eyes of the law, domestic violence in Arizona may not always involve physical acts of aggression against another person. A judge and jury may decide that alleged acts of emotional or psychological abuse also qualify. A 22-year-old student at Boston College in...
On behalf of Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Sep 11, 2019 | Assault And Domestic Violence
What happens at home does not always stay at home. For Arizona employees that suffer from domestic violence, work may be an escape or reason to leave a domestic violence situation, it still affects them in the workplace. According to the US National Library of...
On behalf of Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Aug 28, 2019 | Assault And Domestic Violence
Some regular readers of our Prescott Valley Criminal Law Blog undoubtedly recall that in 2005, the Arizona Cardinals conducted their preseason training camp just a few miles from here in Prescott. While those days are long gone, we know that football fans in our area...
by Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Apr 26, 2019 | Assault And Domestic Violence
Conviction on domestic violence-related charges will have a dramatic impact on a person’s personal and professional life. Understanding the law as to when a case is classified as domestic violence is an integral part of formulating a defense. There can be a...
by Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Sep 28, 2018 | Assault And Domestic Violence
Previous posts on this blog have talked about how even a misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence can have far-reaching consequences on a person’s personal and professional. Even if a person can manage to avoid jail time, they will likely have strict terms...
by Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Sep 14, 2018 | Assault And Domestic Violence
Getting charged with a crime of domestic violence, even if it is the first time a person has been in any kind of legal trouble, is a serious affair. In addition to having to face the possibility of jail time, probation and the like, a conviction on crimes related to...
