Domestic Violence

Each Virginia resident has the right to feel safe in his or her home. When someone is the victim of any type of domestic abuse or the threat of domestic abuse, that individual may pursue certain legal steps that will provide protection. Protective orders can limit...

Abuse in the home is considered a serious criminal act, and if convicted, a Virginia defendant could face significant consequences. In addition to the potential criminal penalties one is up against, these allegations will affect one’s life in other areas as well....