Domestic violence charges often stem from messy situations that can entangle a person’s various connections in their life. It is important to remember that a domestic violence case is an adversarial proceeding initiated by the state, not the alleged victim. As such, the alleged victim has no power to stop them or reduce the allegations. If you are dealing with allegations of domestic violence, it’s in your best interest to retain an attorney immediately. They will know how to review all of the evidence that a prosecutor has in your case and learn what the weaknesses in their case might be. An experienced attorney can identify errors within police reports, listen to the original emergency phone call to the police, get statements from witnesses, and evaluate other evidence that may be helpful to you. You also want legal representation when you talk to the police. People who talk to the police themselves often say highly self-incriminating things without even realizing it.