Accused of Domestic Violence but Innocent in Arizona In many jurisdictions, police take both parties involved in a domestic violence call to jail. That means there are two mugshots and potentially two reputations ruined. This can be justified by a well-worded sentence by a police officer or detective: “Both people present and involved in the […]
Arizona Domestic Violence Laws To clarify, assaults and domestic violence have similar legal components, yet one involves battering those we don’t know while the other involves violent actions against cohabitants, spouses, love interests and family members living with alleged assaulter. Simple assault is what Arizona statute calls the striking of individuals we coexist with. This […]
What is Domestic Violence, a Felony or Misdemeanor? Arizona, just like all other states, has provisions that criminalize domestic violence. The extent of the abuse and the aggravating factors will determine whether a person is committing a misdemeanor or a felony in a domestic violence case. When Will Domestic Violence Result in Misdemeanor Charges? Domestic […]
Expert Testimony in Arizona Domestic Violence Cases Whether you have been accused of domestic violence or you’re a victim, your legal representative will do everything possible to give you the best possible outcome following the court proceedings in Arizona domestic violence cases. Expert testimonials may be used to establish the fact that somebody is violent […]
How to Address False Accusations of Domestic Violence Family arguments can get really heated and the consequences may be disastrous for all parties involved. It’s possible for one of the spouses to report domestic violence when such hasn’t taken place. If you’re a person facing false accusations of domestic violence, you may find yourself in […]
What Constitutes Domestic Violence in Arizona? When the phrase domestic violence is uttered, most people imagine the obvious. There are physical threat connotations to it but the term refers to a lot more. Every state has specific laws that define what domestic violence is and how it’s going to be prosecuted. The relevant law for […]