Arizona Domestic Violence Law
An Experienced Defense Lawyer in Phoenix and Flagstaff
It does not matter that you were not the one to call the police. It does not matter that the whole incident was over when officers arrived. It also does not matter if you are not angry anymore, if your spouse is sorry, or if you were not injured.
Domestic violence laws in Arizona give the police officers a right to arrest a person or persons they feel are at fault without a warrant and take them directly to jail. Police officers do not like to be called to investigate domestic violence situations because often alcohol is involved and people are angry at each other, so it is often a dangerous situation. Officers will almost every time take the person to jail as soon as they complete their investigation. They usually take color photographs of the injuries and taped statements from all parties and witnesses.
The fact is that once the police have made an arrest — Arizona domestic violence law leaves the decision to file or not to file criminal charges up to the prosecutor. However, there is one decision you can make — the decision to contact an experienced attorney who knows Arizona domestic violence law.
Make the right decision and contact Larry Ruch.
What Can Be Done?
Although Arizona domestic violence law will not allow a wife or partner to drop the charges, his or her feelings on the matter and explanation of the events can influence the prosecutor's decision. This is something I can help you prepare to do.
Having over 35 years of experience with family violence and abuse cases, I can work to try to minimize any criminal consequences and to achieve a satisfactory outcome discreetly. I do not charge a fee for the initial consultation or advice on a case, regardless of whether our conversation takes place over the phone or at my office. I also want to assure you that anything you tell me is absolutely confidential, even if I am not retained as your attorney. Unlike most defense attorneys, I do not usually charge additional attorneys fees if there is a trial.
Practicing With Integrity for Over 35 Years
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