Cobb County Domestic Violence Attorneys

Defending Against Domestic Violence Charges in Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth, & Paulding County

Law enforcement treats domestic violence allegations more seriously now than in recent decades. In the past, police often simply removed the abusing spouse temporarily from the home without an arrest. Today, to stem the violence through early and frequent intervention, most calls to the police for domestic abuse result in arrest, beginning a frightening legal process.

As Cobb County domestic violence and abuse attorneys who have prosecuted and defended these sensitive cases, we understand the difficulties you face in these matters. Our team knows that false allegations often stem from one party attempting to gain an advantage in a heated divorce, child custody battle, or for other reasons. However, once someone brings family violence charges, an almost unstoppable legal process begins, even if the alleged victim later wishes to drop all charges. 

Smith, Schnatmeier, Dettmering, & Kilgo, LLP, has defended clients charged with both misdemeanor and felony assault charges, quite often in cases where the alleged victim refuses to press charges. You can rely on our significant experience in this area of criminal defense. We can thoroughly review your case and provide options that best fit your individual needs and the facts of your case. Our team will always work to get charges dismissed or reduced and/or arrange plea agreements where appropriate. We will also take your case to trial if that is the right path for advancing your best interests.

Have you been arrested for domestic violence? Call Smith, Schnatmeier, Dettmering & Kilgo, LLP. today at (770) 599-5328 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our domestic violence lawyers in Cobb County. 

Domestic Violence Charges in Georgia

Domestic violence is described in § 19-13-1 of the Georgia Code. Crimes committed on the domestic level generally are punished more harshly than the same offenses committed against non-family members. These are crimes committed against spouses, former spouses, children, parents, current or former household members, stepchildren, stepparents, foster parents, foster children, and those who have a child in common, regardless of marital status.

In this context, family violence can include any misdemeanor or felony for such crimes as:

• Assault
• Battery
• Stalking
• Unlawful restraint
• Criminal damage to property
• Criminal trespass

The charges you face will depend on the unique circumstances of your arrest, any harm involved to alleged victims, and your prior convictions, if any.