Albuquerque Domestic Violence Lawyer
Is a family or household member accusing you of domestic violence (DV)? Even if you think things look bad, our Albuquerque domestic violence lawyer at Lizzy Bunker PLLC wants to help you tell your side of the story. New Mexico’s criminal justice system gives you every chance to defend yourself in a court of law, and our legal team has the resources, knowledge, and skills you deserve when you want to take every opportunity to fight the charges against you.
Put as much control back on your side as possible. Get in touch with Lizzy Bunker, an award-winning DV defense attorney in Albuquerque, serving central NM. Call 505.464.4844 to schedule your Free, Telephone or Virtual Consultation with our firm today.
Accused of Domestic Violence? Put Lizzy Bunker, Attorney at Law on Your Side
The Albuquerque domestic violence lawyer at Lizzy Bunker, Attorney at Law defends clients accused of Crimes Against Household Members Act charges in central New Mexico, including:
Assault Against a Household Member
This offense is defined as an attempt to commit battery against a household member or threatening them in a way that they believed they were in danger of it. It is a petty misdemeanor per NMSA § 30-3-12.
Aggravated Assault Against a Household Member
This offense involves assaulting a household member with a deadly weapon or assault against them with intent to commit a felony. It is a 4th-degree felony per NMSA § 30-3-13.
Assault Against a Household Member with Intent to Commit a Violent Felony
This offense occurs when you stand accused of assaulting a household member with intent to kill or commit murder, rape, robbery, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or burglary. Our laws consider this crime a third-degree felony per NMSA § 30-3-14.
Battery Against a Household Member
This offense occurs when a household member accuses you of touching them in a rude, insolent, or angry manner. NMSA § 30-3-15 punishes the conviction as a misdemeanor.
Misdemeanor and Felony Aggravated Battery Against a Household Member
This offense occurs when a household member accuses you of applying force with the intent to injure them but is not likely to cause death or great bodily harm. A conviction under NMSA § 30-3-16B is a misdemeanor.
You can also face Felony Aggravated Battery Against a Household Member. This offense occurs when a household member accuses you of applying force, a deadly weapon or not, with the intent to injure them and will likely cause their death or great bodily harm. A conviction under NMSA § 30-3-16C is a third-degree felony.
Fourth-Degree Felony Multiple Convictions of Battery or Aggravated Battery occurs if you have three offenses or battery, aggravated battery, or a combination of the two against a spouse, ex-spouse, or co-parent. Third-Degree Felony Multiple Convictions of Battery or Aggravated Battery is if you have four or more offenses of battery, aggravated battery, or a combination of the two against a spouse, ex-spouse, or co-parent.
Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Damage to Property of Household Member
You face this charge if you damage a household member’s property with the intent to intimidate or threaten them and cause $999.99 in damage or less. NMSA § 30-3-18B classifies this offense as a misdemeanor. Felony Criminal Damage to Property of Household Members is when you damage a household member’s property with the intent to intimidate or threaten them and cause $1,000 or more and is classified as a fourth-degree felony.
Deprivation of Property of Household Member
This offense occurs when a family member accuses you of depriving them of use to owned property with the intent to intimidate, threaten, or harass. NMSA § 30-3-18D classifies the crime as a misdemeanor.
Get a Free Consultation with an Albuquerque Domestic Violence Lawyer
Lizzy Bunker, Attorney at Law is an award-winning domestic violence lawyer in Albuquerque, NM. Her legal team serves hard-working people accused of criminal acts. Find out what she can do for you during a Free Consultation at 505.464.4844 today. You can also message Lizzy about your case via the contact form below.
