Police Detective Charged with Domestic Violence

When a woman went to the sheriff’s office for Milwaukie, Oregon, she reported that a police detective physically assaulted her in front of her child. The woman and the police detective have a child together, but do not live together and are not legally married. After the report, deputies began an investigation that led to the arrest of the police detective. He was arrested on a felony charge of fourth-degree assault, booked into county jail and then posted bail.

Many people do not know what to do when they are charged with domestic violence. These cases can be incredibly difficult depending on the situation and incredibly complicated if you do not understand the proceedings. You do have options when you are charged with domestic violence and you do have rights that should be protected throughout this case. A criminal defense lawyer will know what to expect throughout this process and will know how to get you the best possible outcome. You can trust a criminal defense attorney to make sure your case is handled properly and that your matter is resolved in a timely manner.  Click here to find a criminal lawyer today to begin discussing your case and moving forward.