Domestic Violence Defense
Family violence allegations can impact your home life, custody rights, and future. JCM LAW provides strategic defense and steady guidance across Georgia.
Fast Help for Family Violence Charges
Understanding Family Violence
In Georgia, family violence can include specific crimes between certain household or family members.
groups Who is involved
- check_circlePast or present spouses
- check_circleParents of the same child
- check_circleParents and children
- check_circleStepparents and stepchildren
- check_circlePeople living or formerly living in the same household
info What qualifies
Under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-1, family violence can include the commission of any felony or certain offenses such as battery, assault, stalking, or criminal damage to property between qualifying parties. It excludes reasonable discipline of a child by a parent.
Common Charges
We defend the full range of family violence related allegations.
Assault
Allegations involving threats of harm or causing fear of immediate violence.
Battery
Physical contact causing harm or contact deemed insulting or provoking.
Aggravated
Felony allegations that may involve weapons or serious bodily injury claims.
TPO Violations
Protective order violations can trigger immediate arrest and new charges.
Temporary Protective Orders
A TPO can be issued without your presence. It can remove you from your home and restrict contact with children. Violations can create new criminal exposure.
Mandatory arrest risk
Officers may arrest if they find probable cause of family violence.
Strict no contact rules
Do not respond even if the other party initiates contact.
Urgent
TPO hearings move fast. Early counsel can matter before conditions become long term.
Get Help NowPotential Penalties
Consequences can include jail, fines, and collateral effects.
| Offense Type | Jail Time | Fines | Firearm Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor Family Violence | Up to 12 months | Up to $1,000 | Possible restrictions |
| Second Battery (enhanced) | May be felony exposure | Higher fines possible | Possible restrictions |
| Felony Family Violence | 1 year and up | Varies by charge | Possible restrictions |
Facing charges?
Defend Your Rights.
If you have been accused of domestic violence, early action matters. Get counsel before statements, consent searches, or protective orders reshape the case.