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Why Conflicting Stories Matter For Defense In DV Arrests

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Why do conflicting stories matter in a domestic-violence case? Because most turn into he-said/she-said disputes, explains San Jose attorney Stuart Kirchick—especially when there are no visible marks. Prosecutors then face a tough call: decline to file, file and see how it develops, or charge a battery and settle it to a lesser offense, like disturbing the peace with anger management.

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Answered by Stuart Kirchick · San Jose, CA

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— why so many domestic-violence cases become he-said/she-said disputes

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Why do conflicting stories matter in a DV case?

Because most turn into he-said/she-said disputes, especially when there are no visible marks, leaving prosecutors a tough call: decline to file, file and see how it develops, or charge a battery and settle it to a lesser offense like disturbing the peace with anger management.

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