Challenging CDV (3rd Edition)

In Challenging CDV (Criminal Domestic Violence), South Carolina criminal defense attorney James R. Snell, Jr., gives you the tools you need to understand domestic violence prosecutions. It is not unusual to be frightened and confused about how to proceed after being arrested. This book answers such questions as:

Is domestic violence a misdemeanor or a felony?

Did the police have enough evidence to legally arrest me?

Can I go to jail if I am not guilty or have no prior criminal record?

What is a no contact bond restriction and how can it be lifted?

What if I was the victim but was arrested and charged as the abuser?

How should I plead in court?

Should I trust the judge to protect me against a false or unfair charge?

What can be done to help avoid a criminal conviction?

Assuming the system will automatically protect you against a false or unfair conviction can lead to disastrous results. Learning the truth about these prosecutions and why domestic violence is different from other charges can make the difference between being branded a domestic violence criminal and restoring your good name.

You will provide yourself with the best chances for success when you take the time to learn about the law and available defense strategies.

James R. Snell, Jr., counsels his clients from his Lexington, South Carolina office. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. His practice accepts domestic violence and other serious criminal defense cases throughout South Carolina. Mr. Snell also operates the website www.cdvlawyer.com.