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The State of California has some of the most stringent laws in the nation for protecting domestic violence victims–and this translates into aggressive policies when it comes to law enforcement. Police officers responding to domestic violence calls are trained to act swiftly and decisively. For instance, under California law, if officers respond to a call and find probable cause that domestic violence has occurred, they are required to make an arrest. This aggressive stance is intended to prevent further harm to the alleged victim, but it also may create situations where the rights of the accused can be violated.

Being arrested on a domestic violence charge is scary and humiliating enough on its own. Still, it can be even more disconcerting if the police, in their haste to enforce the law, have crossed legal boundaries and violated your rights. Such violations can significantly impact your ability to receive a fair trial. Fortunately, the law does work in your favor, and if a good attorney notices that your rights have been violated, this fact becomes a vital part of your defense because it affects the court process when trying your case. 

Common Law Enforcement Violations During Domestic Violence Arrests