An arrest made for domestic violence does not have to result in a criminal charge. Too often verbal confrontations get out of control and escalate to law enforcement being called, either by one of the combating parties or a bystander. Once police arrive to the scene, they must draw a conclusion. Naturally, the conclusions tend to be based on who appears to be the aggressive party or who draws the most sympathy at that moment.
After spending time in jail and paying an expensive bond, the accused can still acquire a criminal record from the incident. Fortunately for you, an M. K. Bailey domestic abuse lawyer knows that there is probably more to the story than what was reported at your time of arrest.
In Oklahoma, domestic assault charges can be categorized as a misdemeanor or a felony. When severe bodily damage is present (broken bones & cuts), it will almost always be charged as a felony. Conversely, no injury cases will be prosecuted as a misdemeanor.
A history of violent acts can also be factored in, and influence how you are arraigned. Because domestic violence situations are amongst the easiest cases for prosecutors to spin in favor of their agenda, we strongly recommend not going unrepresented.
You should also know that many defense attorneys pressure their clients into unnecessarily accepting a “deal”, but in situations when the charge is unfounded, we want to see it dismissed.
Our domestic violence attorney will extract every detail regarding the history of your situation, aiming to clear your name and help you resolve your matter without receiving a criminal conviction.
