Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Actor Charlie Sheen has been arrested and charged with menacing a deadly weapon, second-degree felony assault and criminal mischief. According to The Aspen Daily News, upon conviction, felony menacing usually carries a potential sentencing range of one to three years in prison, and second-degree assault usually carries a range of two to six years in prison. Criminal mischief in Colorado does not include a mandatory minimum prison sentence upon conviction.
Sheen’s arrested was prompted by a 911 call to the police from his wife Brooke Mueller. According to reports, an argument began when Meuller informed Sheen that she wanted a divorce and custody of their twin boys. Mueller claimed that Sheen grabbed her by the upper neck and threatened her with a knife. It has been reported that Mueller had high levels of alcohol in her system at the time she made the report. As we all know, there are two sides to every story. Sheen denies his wife’s allegations. This type of case is categorized as a case of “domestic violence.” When police are called to a residence because of an allegation of “domestic abuse” usually one of the parties is arrested and it is usually the man.
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime of domestic violence you must have an experienced Massachusetts defense lawyer on your side. In most circumstances, the police advise the complaining party of his or right to have a civil restraining order. The standard for the issuance of a restraining order is low. Although a restraining order is a civil order, criminal charges may issue if there an allegation that the restraining order has been violated.
If you have been charged in a case of “domestic violence,” developing a strategy and conducting a complete investigation must take place early. Based on the facts of the case it is often important to document and/or photograph any injuries to the defendant, interview witnesses and take pictures of the scene in order to mount a successful defense.
Our Attorney has specialized in criminal law for over twenty years. She has successfully secured not guilty verdicts in cases of alleged domestic assault and battery and negotiated favorable dispositions for defendants that do not require any type of admission. If you face misdemeanor or felony charges in any local district court including Peabody, Lawrence and the Boston Municipal Court, contact Our Attorney online or and she will get to work on your case immediately.