Officer Accused of Assaulting Boyfriend
Posted on Apr 25, 2010 3:35pm PDT
A female officer in Anderson, South Carolina has been arrested for domestic violence. A man reported that his live-in girlfriend assaulted him. There were scratches on the man's neck and it was determined that the officer was the primary aggressor. She was then taken into custody, charged with criminal domestic violence and put on administrative leave without pay.
Courts take matters of domestic violence very seriously, and these charges can result in jail time, heavy fines and other consequences that can affect your personal and professional life. It's important that you completely understand your charges if you are arrested for domestic violence. You need to know that you do have rights to protect and options to do so if you find yourself in this situation. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way if your case is handled properly by professionals.
By working with a criminal defense lawyer, you will be able to resolve your case and begin to move forward with your life again. You can count on a defense attorney to always have your best interest in mind while protecting your rights. A defense lawyer will know what to expect with your case and will guide you through it. Take some time to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing your case.