When the police are called during a domestic dispute in Seattle or another Western Washington jurisdiction, an arrest almost always results. If you are accused of unwanted physical contact, damaging property, or threatening harm, that is probable cause for an arrest. All too often, law enforcement will take the side of the person who made the 911 call.
Most domestic violence (DV) arrests have unfair elements that are based on either exaggerations or false accusations made during the heat of the moment. These situations can result in your rights being trampled on. What really happened can be very different from what is in the police report, especially when intoxicants such as alcohol or drugs are involved.
Regardless of what did or did not happen, you deserve the best possible criminal defense representation. It is a common misunderstanding that after the arrest, the alleged victim can decide to press charges or drop charges. In Washington State, it is ultimately the prosecutor's decision to file charges or dismiss the case.
Most domestic violence (DV) arrests have unfair elements that are based on either exaggerations or false accusations made during the heat of the moment. These situations can result in your rights being trampled on. What really happened can be very different from what is in the police report, especially when intoxicants such as alcohol or drugs are involved.
Regardless of what did or did not happen, you deserve the best possible criminal defense representation. It is a common misunderstanding that after the arrest, the alleged victim can decide to press charges or drop charges. In Washington State, it is ultimately the prosecutor's decision to file charges or dismiss the case.
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Before Cristine was a criminal defense attorney, she was a deputy prosecutor.
As a prosecutor, Cristine saw first hand how domestic violence charges could destroy families and careers.
Cristine soon realized that she had no passion for building cases against people.
Instead, she wanted to use her legal expertise and negotiating skills to help people who were accused of a crime.
In 2004, Cristine became a criminal defense attorney.
Her experience as a former prosecutor helped her discover evidentiary issues and negotiating opportunities that other attorneys were often times unaware of.
As a prosecutor, Cristine saw first hand how domestic violence charges could destroy families and careers.
Cristine soon realized that she had no passion for building cases against people.
Instead, she wanted to use her legal expertise and negotiating skills to help people who were accused of a crime.
In 2004, Cristine became a criminal defense attorney.
Her experience as a former prosecutor helped her discover evidentiary issues and negotiating opportunities that other attorneys were often times unaware of.
At Beckwith DV Law, we are able to generate the best possible results for our clients at a reduced cost.
By keeping our overhead low, we save our clients money.
Below are answers to frequently asked fee questions.
We encourage you to call us to have your questions answered and to learn more about your case.
It is very important to hire a law firm that you are comfortable with and trust.
We offer our clients flat fee pricing, so there is never a concern about costs being higher than expected.
We are able to work within the budgets of the majority of our clients by offering short term payment plans.
By keeping our overhead low, we save our clients money.
Below are answers to frequently asked fee questions.
We encourage you to call us to have your questions answered and to learn more about your case.
It is very important to hire a law firm that you are comfortable with and trust.
We offer our clients flat fee pricing, so there is never a concern about costs being higher than expected.
We are able to work within the budgets of the majority of our clients by offering short term payment plans.
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