How Costly Is a Domestic Violence Arrest Really?
How costly is a domestic-violence arrest? For some people, a great deal—bail, an attorney, and lost time all add up, says Fort Lauderdale attorney Regina Tsombanakis. She notes these laws are sometimes misused as personal revenge during a fight; officers often arrest anyway, uncertain what happened. Such false claims, she adds, ultimately diminish genuine victims.
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Answered by Regina Tsombanakis · Fort Lauderdale, FL
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— the bail, attorney, and lost-time costs that pile up fast
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How costly is a domestic-violence arrest?
For some people, a great deal—bail, an attorney, and lost time all pile up fast, and the laws are sometimes misused as personal revenge, with officers arresting anyway when they're unsure what happened.
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