{"id":14948,"date":"2017-10-03T09:39:39","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T16:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?page_id=14948"},"modified":"2023-10-30T15:43:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T22:43:33","slug":"get-domestic-violence-case-dismissed-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/get-domestic-violence-case-dismissed-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Domestic Violence Charges be Dropped in Arizona?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

If you’re facing domestic violence charges in Arizona, your first instinct\u00a0may be to try to talk with your accuser. You may reason that most domestic violence cases involve close family members<\/a> or someone you consider very close, and the best case scenario would be to resolve the issues without involving the courts or the police.<\/p>\n

However, by the time you\u2019ve been charged with a crime, both the police and the courts are involved. Speaking with the victim or anyone else can damage your case.<\/p>\n

When faced with a domestic violence charge in Arizona, it\u2019s essential to hire an experienced and qualified domestic violence defense attorney<\/a>. Arizona has strict penalties on anyone found to have committed a domestic violence crime.<\/p>\n

Moreover, a conviction has some long-term consequences. You could end up with a domestic violence criminal record that impacts your employment, child custody, and even gun rights.<\/p>\n

What Constitutes a Domestic Violence Charge in Arizona?<\/h2>\n

Contrary to popular belief, domestic violence is not a crime in Arizona. Instead, it\u2019s an allegation that the victim of the crime has a domestic relationship with the defendant. \u00a0Also, depending on the circumstances, domestic violence charge can apply to people who are just dating or former partners. Arizona Statutes 13-3601<\/a> explain what constitutes domestic violence in the state.<\/p>\n

The type of crimes classified as domestic violence include:<\/p>\n