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When law enforcement respond to a 911 call reporting domestic abuse, officers are trained to separate both parties upon arrival. Generally, both parties are asked a similar set of questions. An emphasis is placed on the simple question, “What was the argument about?” Police and prosecutors believe that each party’s answer will help identify any motive to lie and/or expose any possible defenses.

The majority of police reports developed after a domestic dispute will include two versions of facts and events: one from the alleged victim and the other from the alleged suspect. It is essential to hire a lawyer who will effectively investigate and document the reasons why your version of events is more believable and credible than the other party’s. It is important to understand that being arrested for domestic violence is not the same as being convicted of domestic violence. To arrest, an officer needs only probable cause that an offense has been committed. To convict, a prosecutor must prove each and every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.

In order to make sure that your rights are accurately and aggressively defended after being arrested for domestic violence in Southern California, you should contact the experienced Southern California domestic violence defense lawyers of Wallin & Klarich. Our attorneys have been helping those accused of crimes for more than 30 years. Wallin & Klarich has the legal resources and knowledge to assist you in obtaining a successful outcome. Call Wallin & Klarich today at 888-749-0034 or visit www.wklaw.com. We can help you.

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