About Domestic Violence

Working with an Attorney on Domestic Violence Charges

The Phoenix Police Department says the following about the subject of domestic violence:   "Domestic Violence is a Crime which affects people of every race, religion, sex, and financial status. Domestic violence destroys any family or relationship it touches, unless it is recognized, treated and stopped!"  Law enforcement in the area is committed to arresting and charging any person who is accused of this crime and getting them treatment or a penalty considered appropriate for the crime by the court.  It is crucial to have a powerful legal defender from a Phoenix domestic violence defense lawyer if you have been arrested and charged. 

Experienced Domestic Violence Defense Attorney in Phoenix

The form the violence takes varies widely and can be sexual assaults, child molestation, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and in some severe cases murder.  Assault of any kind is a serious offense in Arizona, which is known for having some of the most severe penalties for criminal charges in the nation.  The laws of the state protect family members who are dealing with fighting, abusive language or reckless use of weapons or other dangerous items that could be used to threaten another. 

Law enforcement is allowed to arrest the person accused of the violence whether they witness it or not.  In fact, even if the alleged victim does not want to press charges or claims that the abuse never happened.  This means that if an individual is falsely accused, they will still be required to defend themselves in court and only the prosecutor can agree to dismiss the charges, even if later the accuser admits that the abuse didn't occur.   This creates a frightening situation for those who have been accused of domestic violence as the arrest can be based on the evidence provided by the accuser, which can be as simple as a claim that they were threatened with harm by another individual, even if there was no physical violence involved.  This is a serious criminal charge and at the Knowles Law Firm, the legal team is prepared to fight aggressively to defend any client charged with this offense.  It is important to begin the defense as quickly as possible after the arrest in order to assist the client in avoiding the repercussions of a conviction.

Contact a Phoenix Domestic Violence Defense Attorney from the Knowles Law Firm if you have been charged with domestic violence.