by pelblair | Sep 10, 2015 | criminal defense lawyer
Interviewer: How often do domestic violence cases actually go to jury trials? Lisa Pelosi: I really don’t know the exact statistics, but it’s to everyone’s benefit to try to resolve the case and not go to trial. In most cases we can. I do resolve the case where the...
by pelblair | Sep 10, 2015 | arrested, criminal defense lawyer
Interviewer: What would you say are some of the top misconceptions people have about domestic violence cases? Lisa Pelosi: The top misconception is that the police should never be called when it involves family members, and clearly that isn’t accurate; however, often...
by pelblair | Sep 10, 2015 | abogado de defensa criminal, arrested, criminal defense lawyer
Interviewer: Is trespassing considered a factor in a domestic violence dispute? Lisa Pelosi: Well it goes back to what I’ve already stated once a case is brought and an individual is arrested then there’s an order of protection and once the order of protection is in...
by pelblair | Sep 10, 2015 | arrested, criminal defense lawyer, felony, misdemeanor
Interviewer: What are some things that can help someone’s case? Lisa Pelosi: In every case, not only domestic violence, the most important issue is contacting the attorney immediately. Sometimes clients think let me go to court by myself and see what’ll happen, maybe...
by pelblair | Sep 10, 2015 | arrested, criminal defense lawyer
Interviewer: What sort of plea agreement or plea bargains may be offered by the prosecutor in a typical domestic violence case? Lisa Pelosi: Well, quite honestly there’s no typical domestic violence case, but what distinguishes domestic violence cases is usually there...
by pelblair | Sep 10, 2015 | arrested, criminal defense lawyer, felony, misdemeanor
Interviewer: If someone is convicted is it going to be an automatic felony or is it a misdemeanor? Lisa Pelosi: Domestic violence cases can be felonies or misdemeanors just like any other types of cases. It’ll all depend on the level of the crime that’s alleged. If...