{"id":339,"date":"2021-07-30T14:30:34","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T14:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/?page_id=339"},"modified":"2025-09-19T19:21:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T19:21:02","slug":"domestic-violence-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/es\/criminal-defense\/domestic-violence-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Violencia dom\u00e9stica"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"339\" class=\"elementor elementor-339\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-849a5bc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"849a5bc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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Domestic Violence Attorney in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42abd9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42abd9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Domestic violence accusations can change your life in an instant. 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Vergis<\/a>, we represent clients facing domestic violence charges across Northwest Louisiana. If you are dealing with allegations related to domestic abuse battery or another violent crime, our team will work to protect your rights and build a strong defense. Call <a href=\"tel:3186983724\">(318) 698-3724<\/a> to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Louisiana domestic violence defense attorney today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05f2029 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"05f2029\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">SCHEDULE A <b>FREE CONSULTATION<\/b> TODAY!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c94c288 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c94c288\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Louisiana Domestic Violence Statistics<\/h2><p>Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/stakeholders\/domestic-violence-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more than 12 million people<\/a> become victims of domestic violence every year? This means that, on average, approximately 24 people are abused by an intimate partner per minute.\u00a0<\/p><p>Here are a few DV stats that relate to Louisiana specifically:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d7e08b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d7e08b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>There has been at least one domestic homicide reported in every parish across the state of Louisiana.\u00a0<\/li><li>Nearly 36% of women in Louisiana have reported experiencing domestic violence, and about 35% of Louisiana men.<\/li><li>In 2017, Louisiana had the 2nd highest femicide rate (female homicides) in the United States, more than half of which were caused by the victims\u2019 intimate partners.\u00a0<\/li><li>As of 2023, the state of Louisiana has entered over 45,744 domestic violence misdemeanors and 7,145 active protective orders into the NICS Index.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d91e319 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d91e319\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What is Considered Domestic Violence in Louisiana?<\/h2><p>You might hear it by many names \u2013 <i>domestic violence, domestic assault, domestic abuse, domestic battery<\/i>, or, as Louisiana calls it, <b><i>domestic abuse battery<\/i><\/b>. This offense refers to the intentional use of force or violence by one family or household member against another. This can include spouses, former partners, parents, children, or individuals living together in an intimate relationship.<\/p><p>Domestic abuse battery is not limited to physical harm; it can involve threats, intimidation, and patterns of controlling behavior. It also overlaps with violent crimes, especially in cases involving strangulation, the use of a weapon, or serious bodily injury. These acts may be prosecuted more aggressively and carry enhanced penalties under both state and federal law.<\/p><h3>Domestic Abuse Battery &#8211; Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:35.3<\/h3><p>The legal definition of domestic abuse battery is outlined in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.la.gov\/legis\/Law.aspx?d=206153\">LA Rev Stat \u00a7 14:35.3<\/a>. This statute defines domestic abuse battery as the intentional use of force or violence by one household or family member against another.\u00a0<\/p><p>Under Louisiana law, a household member or family member includes:<\/p><ul><li>Current or former spouses<\/li><li>Parents and children, whether biological, adopted, step, or foster<\/li><li>Any child residing or who previously lived in the same home as the accused<\/li><li>Any child of the accused, regardless of where they live<\/li><\/ul><h2>What are the Penalties for Domestic Violence in Louisiana?<\/h2><p>Domestic violence cases in Louisiana can differ widely based on how often the abuse occurs and how severe the incidents are. These factors directly influence the level of criminal charges filed and the penalties that follow. While a first offense for domestic abuse battery is typically charged as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/bossier-city-misdemeanor-attorney\/\">Louisiana misdemeanor crime<\/a>, certain aggravating circumstances can elevate the case to a felony charge in Louisiana. Examples include committing battery against a pregnant woman, committing battery in the presence of a child age 13 or younger, or using methods such as strangulation or burning. Louisiana also imposes increasingly harsh penalties for repeat offenses.<\/p><p>Here is an overview of the penalties for first and subsequent charges, but we\u2019ll break each level down further below:<\/p><ul><li><b>First Offense<\/b>: Up to 6 months in jail and a fine between $300 and $1,000<\/li><li><b>Second Offense<\/b>: 60 days to 1 year in jail and a fine between $750 and $1,000<\/li><li><b>Third Offense<\/b>: 1 to 5 years in prison, with or without hard labor, and a fine of $2,000<\/li><li><b>Fourth or Subsequent Offense<\/b>: 10 to 30 years in prison, with or without hard labor, and a fine of up to $5,000<\/li><\/ul><p>A conviction for domestic violence may also lead to long-term consequences such as protective orders, mandatory counseling, and a permanent criminal record. Because these penalties can follow you for life, it\u2019s important to work with a criminal defense lawyer who is experienced in defending against domestic abuse battery charges under Louisiana law.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e497142 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e497142\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bossier-City-Domestic-Violence-Defense-Attorney.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-825\" alt=\"Bossier City Domestic Violence Defense Attorney\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bossier-City-Domestic-Violence-Defense-Attorney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bossier-City-Domestic-Violence-Defense-Attorney-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bossier-City-Domestic-Violence-Defense-Attorney-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bossier-City-Domestic-Violence-Defense-Attorney-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6080b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6080b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>First Domestic Violence Offense in Louisiana<\/h3><p>For a first conviction of domestic abuse battery in Louisiana (meaning no prior convictions), a person may face anywhere between 30 days to up to six months in jail, along with fines ranging from $300 to $1,000. At least 48 hours of the sentence must be served without the possibility of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. The remaining portion of the sentence cannot be suspended unless specific conditions are met.<\/p><p>The court may allow probation if one of the following occurs:<\/p><ul><li>The individual serves a minimum of four days in jail, completes a court-supervised domestic abuse intervention program, and is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm during the sentence.<\/li><li>The individual performs eight 8-hour days of court-approved community service, completes the required intervention program, and is also barred from possessing a handgun while under sentence.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Second Domestic Violence Offense in Louisiana<\/h3><p>A second conviction for domestic violence in Louisiana carries enhanced penalties, including between 60 days in jail to one year of imprisonment, with or without hard labor.<\/p><p>The court may also impose fines ranging from $750 to $1,000. At least 14 days of the sentence must be served without eligibility for parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. The rest of the sentence cannot be suspended unless one of the following conditions is met:<\/p><ul><li>The individual is placed on probation with a minimum of thirty days in jail, must complete a court-supervised domestic abuse intervention program, and is prohibited from owning or possessing a handgun for the duration of the sentence.<\/li><li>Alternatively, the individual may be placed on probation if they perform thirty 8-hour days of court-approved community service, complete the same court-monitored intervention program, and are restricted from owning or possessing a handgun while serving their sentence.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Third Domestic Violence Offense in Louisiana<\/h3><p>As you might expect, a third domestic abuse battery conviction in Louisiana carries even more serious consequences. The offender faces between one to five years of imprisonment, which may include hard labor, and a mandatory fine of $2,000. At least one year of the sentence must be served without the possibility of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.<\/p><p>These requirements reflect how seriously Louisiana courts treat repeat domestic violence offenses and the additional consequences that follow a third conviction.<\/p><h3>Fourth and Subsequent DV Offenses<\/h3><p>A fourth or subsequent domestic violence conviction in Louisiana may result in felony charges punishable by 10 to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. At least three years of the sentence must be served without the possibility of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.\u00a0<\/p><p>However, Louisiana law does include a limitation: if more than 10 years have passed between the completion of the previous sentence and the new offense, the earlier conviction may not be used to increase the new charge.<\/p><p>As you can see, facing multiple domestic violence charges can put your future at risk, which is why seeking legal help from an experienced domestic violence lawyer is essential. At The Law Office of Michael J. Vergis, we provide trusted criminal defense for individuals facing both first-time and repeat charges and work to pursue the best possible outcome.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-563ad5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"563ad5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/domestic-violence-defense-attorney.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2598\" alt=\"domestic violence defense attorney\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/domestic-violence-defense-attorney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/domestic-violence-defense-attorney-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/domestic-violence-defense-attorney-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/domestic-violence-defense-attorney-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eb0415 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1eb0415\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Domestic Violence and Family Law Overlap<\/h2><p>In a domestic violence case, the legal consequences can extend far beyond criminal court, especially during a divorce or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/family-law\/child-custody-attorney-bossier\/\">child custody dispute<\/a>. In Louisiana, family court judges can consider allegations of abuse when deciding custody or visitation, even if no conviction occurs. This means that being accused of a criminal offense like domestic abuse can directly impact your parental rights and your ability to maintain a relationship with your child.<\/p><p>At The Law Office of Michael J. Vergis, we understand how domestic violence allegations can affect both criminal law and civil court outcomes. Our Bossier City &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/family-law\/\">Shreveport family lawyers<\/a> work closely with clients to address the criminal charges while also protecting their interests in custody or divorce proceedings. Whether you&#8217;re facing false allegations or navigating the fallout of a prior arrest, our law firm is committed to helping you defend your rights and your future throughout the entire legal process.<\/p><h2>DV Protective Orders in Louisiana<\/h2><p>A protective order in Louisiana is a legal tool issued by a court to shield an alleged victim from harm, often as part of a temporary restraining order following a domestic violence accusation. Protective orders may prohibit the accused from making contact, returning to a shared home, or possessing firearms.<\/p><p>Violating such an order is a separate offense under Louisiana law and can lead to additional criminal charges, including jail time and fines. 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First and foremost, avoid speaking to police or answering any questions beyond your identifying information. You should also cut off all communication with the alleged victim and refrain from discussing the incident with anyone other than your attorney. Do not post about the situation on social media, either. Remember that anything you say can be used against you in Louisiana state courts.<\/p><p>You should also follow the terms of any temporary protective orders (if any), even if you believe the accusations are false. Violating these orders may lead to additional charges and more severe consequences. Instead, contact our experienced attorneys at The Law Office of Michael J. Vergis as soon as possible to review your case and begin building a strong defense.<\/p><p>Our legal team understands the urgency and stress of being accused in a domestic violence matter, which is why we provide clear guidance, aggressive representation, and a free consultation to help you take the right steps from the start. Don\u2019t wait \u2013 call <a href=\"tel:3186983724\">(318) 698-3724<\/a> today.<\/p><h3>How to Beat a Domestic Violence Charge in North Louisiana<\/h3><ol><li>Call our Shreveport-Bossier Defense Lawyers at <a href=\"tel:3186983724\">(318) 698-3724<\/a>.<\/li><li>Do Not Speak to Police Until Your Lawyer Arrives.<\/li><li>Stop All Communication With the Alleged Victim.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t Discuss the Case With Others.<\/li><li>Stay Off Social Media.<\/li><li>Follow Your Lawyer\u2019s Instruction and Guidance.<\/li><\/ol><h2>The Importance of Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys in Domestic Violence Cases<\/h2><p>When facing domestic violence allegations, the importance of legal representation from the start cannot be overstated. Early intervention by a knowledgeable domestic violence attorney can be extremely beneficial to your case, especially when it comes to avoiding formal charges, negotiating a favorable plea deal, or reducing potential penalties.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019ve been falsely accused or lost your judgment in a moment of passion, having the right criminal defense in place immediately helps protect your rights and limits long-term damage. At The Law Offices of Michael J. Vergis, Mr. Vergis\u2019s experience handling domestic cases in local courts throughout the Northwest Louisiana region gives his clients a strategic advantage and a strong foundation to fight the charges and move forward. Contact our Shreveport-Bossier law firm today for a free consultation to discuss your options.<\/p><h3>Common Defenses Against Domestic Violence Charges<\/h3><p>We understand how complex legal issues related to domestic violence can be, which is why our legal team will evaluate every detail of your case to identify the most effective defense strategy.<\/p><p>Some of the defenses we may present include acting in self-defense, lack of intent to cause harm, or the alleged victim not meeting the legal definition of a household or family member. We also routinely defend clients facing false allegations that were exaggerated or made out of retaliation.<\/p><p>Additional possible defenses include:<\/p><ul><li>Lack of evidence<\/li><li>Defense of others<\/li><li>Mutual combat or accidental injury<\/li><li>Violations of constitutional rights (unlawful arrest, Miranda issues)<\/li><\/ul><p>Whatever approach we take, working with a trusted Bossier City-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/\">Shreveport criminal attorney<\/a> like Michael J. Vergis gives you the strongest chance of a favorable result. 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