Experienced New Orleans Domestic Abuse Attorney
As your attorney, it is my job to understand the impacts of an assault, battery or domestic abuse charges. In addition to fines and jail time, you could lose access to your children, lose your job, and serve many other important relationships in the meantime. You may already feel anxious and alone. It’s imperative to hire a lawyer if you’ve been charged with domestic abuse battery because it can never be expunged. John Radziewicz is determined to serve as your advocate and guide as we pursue the best outcome possible for you or your loved one.
Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony, it is crucial that you retain a lawyer as soon as possible, who can begin investigating the details surrounding your arrest, including interviewing the alleged victim and other witnesses. With the right defense, we are often able to have the charges dismissed or the charges reduced.
What is The Difference Between Assault & Battery?
Assault and battery are two very different crimes. Assault pertains to threatening an individual, while battery involves actual physical contact. Sometimes, an assault will lead to battery. If convicted of either you could face a lengthy jail sentence and hefty fines and anger management classes.
If convicted, you could face:
- Significant jail time
- Heavy fines
- Mandatory anger management classes
- Loss of child custody rights
- Damage to your career and personal relationships
- A permanent criminal record (especially for domestic abuse battery)
The consequences are serious. Your future, reputation, and freedom are on the line.
It is essential to the outcome of your criminal defense case that you retain a knowledgeable attorney who will vigorously defend your rights in court.
Battery on a Dating Partner Charges in Louisiana
Battery on a Dating Partner is a specific criminal charge in Louisiana under La. R.S. 14:34.9.
You can be charged if you allegedly commit battery against:
- A current or former dating partner
- Someone you’ve had a romantic or intimate relationship with
- Someone you are or were engaged to, even if no marriage occurred
This charge applies to all couples, including same-sex and LGBTQ+ relationships.
Penalties for Battery on a Dating Partner can include:
- Jail time (even for a first offense)
- Court-ordered counseling
- Probation with strict conditions
- Protective orders that could force you out of your home
- Loss of child custody rights
- A permanent criminal record that can never be expunged
A conviction for domestic abuse battery, even involving a dating partner, cannot be erased from your record later. That’s why hiring an experienced defense attorney immediately is critical.
At Crescent City Law, we take dating violence allegations seriously and work tirelessly to investigate your case, challenge evidence, and pursue every opportunity to dismiss or reduce the charges against you.
Our New Orleans LGBTQ+ Assault & Battery Case Process
Step 01
Call 504-264-9492 to set up a free initial consultation with our team.
Step 02
We’ll start working with you as soon as possible to understand all the details of your case and develop our legal plan.
Step 03
We’ll fight in court for the justice you deserve.
How Can a LGBTQ+ Assault & Battery Lawyer Fight for Your Defense?
At Crescent City Law, we recognize that LGBTQ+ individuals often face additional barriers and biases when dealing with the criminal justice system.
We stand with you to ensure you are treated fairly, your rights are protected, and your story is heard. Whether the allegations involve:
- A dating partner
- A spouse
- A former partner
- A roommate
- A family member
We are committed to providing compassionate, nonjudgmental, and aggressive legal defense, because everyone deserves justice and dignity under the law.
Contact Crescent City Law Today
for a Free Consultation
When you’re facing assault, battery, or domestic abuse charges, your choice of attorney matters.
At Crescent City Law, we are proud to fight for everyone’s rights, including the LGBTQ+ community, when facing criminal charges in New Orleans.
Your story matters. Your future matters. Let us stand by your side and fight for you. Contact us today at (504) 264-9492 for immediate defense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, can be charged if accused of committing battery against a romantic or intimate partner. This includes LGBTQ+ relationships and former partners. The law applies equally across all relationship types.
Assault is threatening someone with harm, while battery is actual physical contact that is harmful or offensive. In many cases, a threat (assault) quickly escalates into physical violence (battery), leading to multiple charges.
In Louisiana, a conviction for domestic abuse battery, even against a dating partner, can never be expunged from your record. Acting quickly allows your lawyer to gather evidence, build your defense, and possibly reduce or dismiss the charges before long-term damage is done.
Immediately. Even if you believe the situation is a misunderstanding or that the other person won’t press charges, the State can still prosecute you. Early legal intervention can significantly affect the outcome of your case.
These cases are generally handled in the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court or the local Municipal Court, depending on whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. Our team is familiar with the judges, prosecutors, and procedures in these courts and can guide you every step of the way.
We investigate every aspect of your case, challenge the prosecution’s evidence, interview witnesses, and seek to uncover any violations of your rights during your arrest. Our goal is to protect your freedom, your record, and your future without judgment.
In Louisiana, once an arrest is made, the decision to proceed lies with the District Attorney, not the alleged victim. Even if they want to drop the case, the prosecutor can still move forward. That’s why you need a strong defense attorney advocating for you from the start.