Q: Charged with domestic violence. What to do?
Hi, We are at the precinct right now because my cousin was chraged with domestic violence. According to the police officer, my cousin's girlfriend came over at the precinct and filed a domestic violence case. We were invited to the precinct for questioning. I'm ouside the office right now waiting for my cousin. According to tge police officer they will have to arrest him and put in hail. What should we do?
A: You should immediately hire a good criminal lawyer and if you can talk to him tell him to admit to nothing to the police. Most of us criminal lawyers offer free in office consultations during normal business hours. If you need an after hour or weekend consultation most attorneys will charge you, but when its an emergency, its an emergency and you should not worry about money. If you cannot afford an attorney, a lawyer will eventually be appointed for him but this could be from a few days to a few weeks.
A: He is going to be taken to the county jail until a detention hearing can be held. You need to retain counsel to defend him at the detention hearing so he can be released and defend him in the criminal case. There are some courts which are detaining until the first court date, which can be 30 days. He may also be facing a domestic violence restraining order. Retain counsel asap.
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