Pasco County

Criminal Defense and Injury Lawyer Protecting the People of Pasco County

It doesn’t matter whether you are a first-time or repeat offender or you are facing a misdemeanor or felony charge. Anyone who is charged with a crime in Pasco County can benefit from hiring the criminal defense attorneys at Carlson Meissner & Hayslett. Our criminal defense attorneys have decades of experience helping clients in Pasco County fight various criminal charges, including:

DUI
Drug Crimes
Domestic Violence
Sex Crimes
Arson
Battery
Violation of Probation
Child Abuse

No criminal charge should be taken lightly. The consequences of a criminal conviction can have a negative impact on the rest of your life. To avoid these consequences—and protect your future—you must fight your charges. But don’t face this fight alone—turn to our criminal defense attorneys for the legal guidance and representation you need to win your case and secure your freedom.

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What Are Domestic Violence Crimes in New Port Richey?

By law, a number of crimes may qualify as domestic violence in New Port Richey. Some of these crimes include:

Assault
Aggravated Assault
Battery
Aggravated Battery
Sexual Assault
Sexual Battery
Stalking
Aggravated Stalking
Kidnapping
False Imprisonment
Other crimes that result in injury or death of the victim

The relationship between the victim and the perpetrator will determine whether or not the offense is considered domestic violence. In New Port Richey, these criminal acts are domestic violence crimes if they are committed by and against “family or household members.”

This may include:

Spouses
Former spouses
Family members related by either blood or marriage
People who currently live together as a family
People who have previously lived together as a family
People who share a child in common, regardless of whether or not they are married or have been married in the past

If you have been accused of committing any type of domestic violence offense, it’s in your best interest to seek legal representation from Carlson Meissner Hart &Hayslett as soon as possible.

Can I Face Jail Time For A Domestic Violence Conviction?

Yes, the court may sentence you to jail if you are convicted of domestic violence in New Port Richey. Jail is always on the table as a possible penalty in domestic violence cases. But in some cases, it’s not just possible, but mandatory that the court imposes jail time.

In Florida, the law requires the court to impose mandatory jail time on any domestic violence offender who intentionally harmed the victim. The court must impose at least 10 days of jail time for first-time offenders. But repeat domestic violence offenders may face longer jail sentences.

What Other Penalties Can I Expect For A Domestic Violence Conviction in New Port Richey?

Jail time isn’t the only penalty you can face for a domestic violence conviction. Some of the other penalties that you may face include:

Probation
Completion of a batterers’ intervention program
Fines
Community service

The legal consequences of a domestic violence conviction can affect you for the rest of your life, which is why it’s so important to aggressively fight your charges with help from our attorneys.

What Does A Domestic Violence Attorney Do?

Having the domestic violence attorneys from Carlson Meissner Hart &Hayslett in your corner can be the difference between an acquittal and a conviction. If you hire our team, we will:

Protect your rights to ensure you are treated fairly by the criminal justice system.
Investigate the accusations to identify inconsistences or gaps that can be used to weaken the state’s case.
Question the reliability of witnesses.
Negotiate with the state to reach a favorable plea bargain on your behalf.
Aggressively defend your rights at trial, if necessary.

Your future and your freedom are at stake in a domestic violence case. Don’t leave the outcome to chance—let our experienced criminal defense attorneys aggressively pursue a favorable resolution.

Book A No-Cost Consultation With Our Domestic Violence Defense Law Firm in New Port Richey

Are you being accused of committing domestic violence? If so, you need to aggressively fight these charges in order to clear your name and protect your freedom. Don’t face this fight alone—turn to the domestic violence defense attorneys at Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett for help.

Together, our team has over 125 years of experience defending the rights of the accused. We know what it takes to reach the best possible outcome in your case—let us prove it to you. To schedule a free consultation regarding your case, call 727-234-8408 or fill out the form on this website.