If charged with domestic violence in Michigan, there are a number of reactions to this situation. If you feel that you are falsely accused, that my be the case, but it may be a false understanding of the law.
Many people believe domestic violence means punching, kicking, or causing some sort of injury, but in fact any unwanted contact could qualify; something as small as pushing someone who doesn't wish to be pushed. The other person "the victim" may in fact have done the same or more against you, and you feel unfairly charged. There is some merit to that belief, but the police and prosecutor were not present during the incident and cannot assume anything - it's usually the bigger, stronger and male who gets arrested even if the other person had equal or more contact.
Some people react and say "I want the other person charged" - sure in an ideal world everyone gets the same for their similar actions, but we need to deal with reality - if you are the one charged and the other person is deemed the "victim", that is how things are going to be for the case - unless there is an objective video or a unbiased third party to clear the air, the defendant remains the defendant and the victim remains the victim.
That being said, there are many ways to resolve a domestic violence case, some outcomes with a dismissal. It's important to stay focused on the main issue, which is the criminal charge against you - no matter how unfairly you believe it is, there are options. It may mean a trial or a dismissal outcome with the prosecutor and judge agreeing, but to spend time focused on wanting to CHARGE the other person or being upset with the police only gets in the way of the most important issue - the CRIMINAL CHARGE AGAINST YOU!
Many people believe domestic violence means punching, kicking, or causing some sort of injury, but in fact any unwanted contact could qualify; something as small as pushing someone who doesn't wish to be pushed. The other person "the victim" may in fact have done the same or more against you, and you feel unfairly charged. There is some merit to that belief, but the police and prosecutor were not present during the incident and cannot assume anything - it's usually the bigger, stronger and male who gets arrested even if the other person had equal or more contact.
Some people react and say "I want the other person charged" - sure in an ideal world everyone gets the same for their similar actions, but we need to deal with reality - if you are the one charged and the other person is deemed the "victim", that is how things are going to be for the case - unless there is an objective video or a unbiased third party to clear the air, the defendant remains the defendant and the victim remains the victim.
That being said, there are many ways to resolve a domestic violence case, some outcomes with a dismissal. It's important to stay focused on the main issue, which is the criminal charge against you - no matter how unfairly you believe it is, there are options. It may mean a trial or a dismissal outcome with the prosecutor and judge agreeing, but to spend time focused on wanting to CHARGE the other person or being upset with the police only gets in the way of the most important issue - the CRIMINAL CHARGE AGAINST YOU!
