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VirginiaDomestic Violence Lawyers in City of Chesapeake, Virginia

While assault, battery and threats of violence are already illegal in City of Chesapeake, Virginia, the penalties and collateral consequences are more serious when the crime occurs between two people related by blood or marriage or who were previously in a romantic relationship.


The designation of a domestic relationship is usually defined to include a boyfriend and girlfriend, a husband and wife, gay or lesbian couples, a mother and father who have a child in common, or family members closely related by blood or marriage (particularly parents, children and siblings).


Many domestic violence cases also involve filing for a petition for protection (often called a "restraining order" or "injunction") against domestic violence.


Criminal charges can follow an allegation of a violation of an injunction for domestic violence. Related charges include stalking, cyberstalking and harassment.

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James Edward Short

James Edward Short
James E. Short, PLC
652 Independence Parkway Suite 120
Chesapeake, VA 23320
James Edward Short is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Raphael C. Connor

Raphael C. Connor
JOHN W LEE, P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW
4425 PORTSMOUTH BVLD 100
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Licensed for 33 years, Raphael C. Connor is a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended HOWARD LAW SCHOOL... read more >

Hugh Edward Black III

Hugh Edward Black III
Hugh E. Black, III, PC
411 Cedar Road Suite 9
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Hugh Edward Black III is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Stephen Phillip Givando

Stephen Phillip Givando
708 M Battlefield Boulevard
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Stephen Phillip Givando is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Barrett Rives Richardson Jr

Barrett Rives Richardson Jr
1330 West Road
Portsmouth, VA 23323
Barrett Rives Richardson Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

The VACDL in Richmond, VA, originated in 1992. As an affiliate of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), this non-profit organization supports local criminal defense attorneys throughout networking opportunities, quality CLE seminars, and mentorship programs.


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