Here are things you should do when charged with domestic violence:
BE QUIET
You have the right to remain silent, so practice
that right by being silent and only talking to the officer when asked with a
question.
COOPERATE
When being taken to custody, cooperate with
the officer and be polite. You will gain nothing by being rude and/or angering
the officer.
DO NOT
VIOLATE CONDITIONS OF RELEASE
The judge will release you under certain
conditions. DO NOT VIOLATE any of them. One of the conditions is not contacting
the accuser.
CALL YOUR
LAWYER
Do not call your accuser as it can lead you
to more trouble. Call a domestic abuse lawyer and tell him all the details on what has
happened.
Lastly, talking with your family members and loved ones
should always be prioritized in order for arguments to not escalate into
physical violence. It’s always sad when the local authorities will have to get
involved in things that can be easily avoided.