Hockey Player Gets Plea Deal in Domestic Violence Incident
Posted on Feb 26, 2014 6:40pm PST
Former US hockey player Aiden Turner has reportedly received a plea deal in connection with a domestic violence incident. According to reports, the hockey player was charged with two counts of domestic violence with injury and two other related charges. He was accused of hitting her with a remote and giving her a black eye. His plea deal will include all charges being dropped if he pleads no contest to misdemeanor disturbing of the peace. He will then have to complete domestic violence counseling to end the case.
Domestic violence charges are not taken lightly by courts and should be handled properly at all times. There are many difficult legal aspects that you will have to deal with when charged with domestic violence. You will want to protect your rights and ensure that justice is upheld. Being charged with domestic violence can affect your personal and professional life so it's important that you seek help when dealing with this situation.
By working with a criminal defense attorney, you can protect your rights and allow for an expert to handle the difficult legal aspects you will be facing. It's in your best interest to have a defense lawyer working on your behalf so that you do not have to worry about how to handle your case. If you or someone you know is being charged then you should take the time to contact a defense attorney to begin discussing your case and moving forward.