Police Officer Charged with Domestic Violence
Posted on Mar 15, 2010 11:05am PDT
A Birmingham, Alabama police officer was arrested and booked into city jail for a charge of domestic violence. It has been reported by the police that the officer’s domestic violence arrest occurred because of an altercation over a child visitation issue. The arrested police officer is being charged with third-degree domestic violence which is a misdemeanor.
Courts take charges of
domestic violence incredibly seriously and this type of charge can result in jail time, heavy fines and other consequences. You need to know that during this difficult time, you do have options and rights that should be protected. You do not have to suffer when being charged with domestic violence.
It’s in your best interest to work with a criminal defense lawyer because they will know how to handle your case and what you can expect after being charged. By working with a defense attorney, you will have someone to protect your rights in the best way possible. A defense lawyer will know how to deal with difficult court proceedings and guide you through this process so that is can be resolved favorably. Take some time to contact a
criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case.