The Negative Effects of Domestic Violence

A domestic violence (DV) change is not merely a DV charge. Unlike many other crimes, a DV charge has other secondary consequences Discussed below are a few ways that a DV charge can negatively impact your life beyond merely the charge itself:

Professional Licenses

First, when charged with a DV crime and subsequently convicted, your professional license may be at risk. There are a number of different types of sanctions that you may face, up to and including revocation of your professional license. These sanctions include required treatment, suspension of your license, or other such sanctions. Typically, those in healthcare should be especially concerned as they are more at risk than professional license holders outside of the healthcare industry.

The severity of the disciplinary sanctions will depend on a number of factors. First, how severe was the immediate charge in question? Was it just verbal, mutual shoving, punching, or strangulation? Second, is there a pattern of domestic violence? Are the police visiting every week or every month? Do you have multiple charges for domestic violence in a short period of time? Do you have one every year? These sorts of inquiries will lead to the result by the disciplinary board. Of course, nothing prevents just a singular DV conviction from impacting your license as far as revocation. Every charge puts you at risk of losing your hard work and livelihood.

Gun Rights

When someone is convicted of a DV charge, their right to possess firearms is revoked. Under RCW 9.41.047, “[a]t the time a person is convicted…of an offense making the person ineligible to possess a firearm…the convicting or committing court shall notify the person, orally and in writing, that the person must immediately surrender any concealed pistol license and that the person may not possess a firearm unless his or her right to do so is restored by a court of record.” Pursuant to RCW 9.41.040(2)(a)(i), after being convicted of any crime that is committed by one household member against another (DV), including Assault in the Fourth Degree or violation of a no contact order, it is unlawful to possess a firearm.

These above considerations are extremely important when discussing with your attorney how to best resolve your case as they can have a severe impact on your life. Regardless of whether you are currently charged with a DV crime or have already been conviction, the Law Office of Erin Bradley McAleer is well-equipped to handle your needs. The attorneys at this firm have handled hundreds of domestic violence cases as well as hundreds of firearm right restorations. To schedule a free consultation, please call us at (360) 334-6277 today to discuss your options.
Location: Washington, USA

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