Domestic violence charges are some of the most common criminal cases we see at Grand Canyon Law Group in Arizona. Some charges result from truly perilous circumstances where police intervention is necessary to address or prevent domestic abuse victims from suffering serious harm. Sadly, sometimes when people are angry, they lie or exaggerate in an effort to use the criminal justice system to punish someone else or to gain an advantage in an ongoing family law matter, such as a divorce or custody case.
You have options. Domestic violence charges are some of the most dismissed charges we see. But the process is not easy, and it must be handled correctly. If you are facing domestic abuse charges, you should reach out to a skilled defense attorney who has spent time both prosecuting and defending criminal charges. Call a Mesa domestic violence lawyer today to schedule a consultation to learn about your options.