Are there consequences to being convicted of domestic violence beyond a possible jail sentence, required classes, costs and fines?
Domestic violence convictions can have the greatest potential impact on a person’s life beyond the courtroom. According to federal law, if a person is convicted of an act that is classified as “domestic violence”, you lose your 2nd Amendment right to possess a gun forever. This applies to infractions as minor as phone harassment or property damage. If you are in a career that requires you to carry a gun, such as law enforcement or the military, you will most likely lose that job. Participation in family hunting trips will be only a memory. In addition, a domestic violence conviction can be used against you if you are in a divorce proceeding and are seeking an expansion of your parenting time.
