When Does Domestic Violence Result In Arrest
Does every domestic-violence call lead to an arrest? In zero-tolerance counties like Broward, essentially yes—someone goes to jail whether or not there are visible injuries, explains Fort Lauderdale attorney Regina Tsombanakis. The mandatory-arrest policy replaced older officer discretion after a tragic case where police let parties separate and someone was later killed. Sometimes, she notes, both people are arrested.
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Answered by Regina Tsombanakis · Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Does every DV call lead to an arrest?
In zero-tolerance counties, essentially yes—someone goes to jail whether or not there are visible injuries, making an arrest nearly automatic.
Why did officer discretion disappear?
The mandatory-arrest policy replaced older discretion after a tragic case where police let parties separate and someone was later killed, so officers lost the ability to simply defuse a situation, and sometimes both people are arrested.
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