Domestic Abuse: How to Cope with Charges and Consequences

Posted on July 11, 2008
Filed Under Assault, Domestic Violence |

There are crimes in Los Angeles that tend to favor one gender over the other, and charges/accusations of domestic abuse tend to fall into that category.

Assault and battery against anyone is a crime, but the law gives special protection to spouses, girlfriends and boyfriends, children and other family members, who are seen as especially vulnerable to domestic violence. Any injury that may occur doesn’t have to be serious. In fact, law enforcement officers responding to a domestic violence call sometimes don’t even ask for proof that you caused it. Unfortunately, men are much more likely to be arrested for domestic violence than women.

When police respond to a domestic violence call, they typically arrest the husband or boyfriend, regardless of the circumstances. Removing the male is seen as an efficient way to diffuse potentially explosive situations and restore peace.  From this point forward, any number of legal misrepresentations can occur.  If the police typically hold the male responsible, then the investigation and line of questioning into the alleged domestic violence incident could be incredibly flawed.

This is where having a skilled attorney is vital; attorneys who understand the background of most domestic violence investigations will be able to get to the bottom of the charges. 

Written by Joe M

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