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San Jose Domestic Violence Charges

Sunnyvale Defense Attorneys Protecting Your Family and Your Rights

When the police respond to a domestic dispute, they are not there to mediate on your behalf or to help your family resolve an argument. They are there to arrest someone - usually (though not always) a man.

Like much of California, Santa Clara County has a "Do Not Drop" policy. This means that the "victim" cannot drop the charges, even if she or he wants to do so.

If you have been arrested and charged with domestic violence or domestic abuse, you need a defense lawyer with experience fighting these cases in court; one who understands when it's best to negotiate for a better situation. Contact the Law Offices of Holden W. Green, A Professional Corporation for skilled, professional legal help.

Since 1994, attorney Holden W. Green has been representing people facing misdemeanor or felony charges for spousal abuse, assault, child endangerment, child abuse, stalking, or violation of a restraining order. He also defends people in hearings requesting a permanent restraining order.

Domestic Violence is a Serious Charge

The consequences of a domestic violence conviction can be severe:

• The charge will go on your permanent record.
• You face possible jail time
• Your name may be entered into the statewide CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) database

Negotiating Settlements and Alternative Sentencing Options

There are many opportunities in domestic violence cases for an experienced lawyer to negotiate for better circumstances in a case:

• Charges can be negotiated from criminal to non-criminal so your case can be heard in family court or a child protective services hearing rather than a criminal court.
• Charges can be reduced to a misdemeanor "disturbing the peace" rather than domestic assault.
• If there is a protective order, it may be possible to leave children out of that order so the parent can continue to see his or her children.

The state of California has provided a number of alternative sentencing options for people facing domestic violence charges. These programs or classes can be as long as 52 weeks or as short as 12 weeks and can include anger management classes, parenting classes, and counseling. Mr. Holden may also be able to negotiate for community service, with minimal or no jail time.

The Law Office of Holden W. Green, A Professional Corporation
Defending Your Rights, Defending Your Future

The Law Offices of Holden W. Green will aggressively work to keep your record clean by developing a case to protect your rights and your future. From careful independent investigation to get the facts, to skillful negotiations to reduce or eliminate charges, to zealous courtroom representation, attorney Green will be there for you.

Contact the Law Offices of Holden W. Green to schedule a free 35 minute case evaluation or call the Sunnyvale law office at (408) 451-8449.

The Law Offices of Holden W. Green, A Professional Corporation represent clients located throughout San Jose, California and all of the surrounding areas, including Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Fremont, San Martin, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Gilroy, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Cruz County, and San Mateo County.