Defense Against Charges
of Domestic Violence
in New York
If not handled properly, accusations of domestic violence can lead to jail time, fines, probation, restraining orders or the loss of child custody and visitation rights.
At the Law Office of Luke Scardigno, I have focused entirely on New York criminal defense for the past 20 years. I will protect your rights throughout the entire process — from surrendering yourself to police through fighting the orders for protection and ultimately defending your rights against criminal charges.
Call 718-414-6186 or contact me online to schedule a free and immediate initial consultation and protect your rights.
Surrendering Yourself
When officers tell you that "anything you say can and will be used against you," they mean it. You should never walk into a police questioning without knowing your rights.
If you have been contacted by the police because of a domestic violence complaint, I will protect your rights by properly explaining your side of the story to the police and facilitating your surrender if necessary. As your attorney, I will be by your side throughout the entire process.
Fighting Orders of Protection
Full "stay away" restraining orders can make life difficult to manage. You may not be able to see your children. You can't go home, even to pick up your clothes. If there is an order of protection against you, I can work hard to:
- Arrange a way for you to pick up your belongings without violating the order
- Set up a time to see your kids if they are not included in the restraining order
- Ask the family court to grant you visitation rights if your children were included in the order of protection
Domestic violence charges are hard on the entire family, and I understand how important it is to have access to the essentials and spend time with your children during this time. I can also help you mitigate the full order of protection consequences by seeking a limited order of protection.
Defending You Against the Criminal Charges
A criminal domestic violence conviction can have a lasting impact on your future. In addition to the immediate consequences like jail time and fines, you could have a hard time getting a job or face an uphill battle in family law proceedings. Accusations of threats and harassment by a spouse are often connected to a divorce or custody matter.
Through creative investigation, skilled negotiation, and careful preparation it is possible to have these cases dismissed or the charges reduced to a non-criminal offense. Contact me as soon as possible to protect your rights. As an experienced lawyer, I have extensive knowledge of how to represent clients from Queens or any New York City borough, or Nassau or Suffolk counties, in cases of domestic violence.
Spanish, Italian, and Greek language services are available.