Dropping Domestic Violence Charges

In this online video, San Diego criminal defense lawyer Ryan Tegnelia explains how the District Attorney’s office handles domestic violence cases. It is not uncommon for a heated argument to attract the attention of law enforcement. Once police respond to a domestic violence call, the citizens have lost control of the outcome. The San Diego DA can file domestic violence charges over the objections of an alleged victim, and often will. In the video, Mr. Tegnelia offers tips for managing domestic violence charges after the police have been called.