Johnson County Domestic Violence Lawyer
In Kansas, protection from abuse orders can be used to safeguard you from an abusive or threatening spouse or partner. These orders can also be used in ways the law never intended — such as to gain the upper hand in a divorce or child custody dispute.
At the law office of Weston R. Moore, Attorney at Law, in Olathe, Kansas, we represent both the accuser and the accused in domestic violence cases. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
As a former Olathe police officer and patrol supervisor, attorney Weston Moore understands how the police and Kansas courts treat domestic violence cases. Once an accusation of domestic violence has been made, police officers have little choice than to arrest the person against whom the charges are made. From that point on, the state will usually prosecute the case even if the victim does not want to press charges.
Representing Victims of Domestic Violence
As your lawyer, Mr. Moore will help you obtain immediate protection from your spouse or partner. As a part of the protection from abuse order, the court can order the other party to stay 500 feet away from your home and your place of employment, and not to contact you. If your spouse violates the terms of the protection order, he or she can be jailed.
Representing People Accused of Domestic Violence
An accusation of domestic violence is a devastating event. You can be ordered out of your home, barred from owning firearms, and subject to only supervised visits with your children. It can also affect you at work, as many employers will not hire someone who is convicted of domestic violence.
As your lawyer, Mr. Moore will represent your interests and work hard to keep a false accusation from affecting your life. If charges are legitimate, he can help you resolve the charges in the most favorable way possible through proactive measures, such as enrolling you in anger management classes.
Free Lawyer Consultation
To discuss your domestic violence case with Olathe family law and criminal defense attorney Weston Moore, call 1-866-214-5863 toll free or fill out the contact form on this site.
