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Identifying the "Primary Aggressor" in a Domestic Violence Context - Part 1 of 3 - California Penal Code 13701

By Walin & Klarich

Police officers and prosecutors alike receive training for identifying the primary aggressor in the context of a domestic violence dispute. When being charged with any type of domestic violence in California, it is critical that you immediately contact a criminal defense attorney versed in handling all domestic violence cases. You will need an advocate on your side to assist in painting a more accurate portrait of the incident in question. California Penal Code section 13701 is instructive in identifying the "primary aggressor." California Penal Code section 13701(b) provides that written policies should encourage the arrest of domestic violence offenders if there is probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed. It is important to understand that such policies discourage, but do not prohibit, dual arrests...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on March 23, 2010 (boomark / email).