Domestic violence is a crime which will have a range of various consequences. There are a number of factors that play into the end result of a domestic violence charge. No matter what the circumstances are, someone that is charged with domestic violence needs to seek out a good attorney. Having the right attorney can mean the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony charge. There are two distinct differences between crimes of domestic violence and alternative crimes. Initial, police and prosecutors don't use discretion in domestic cases. Normally when a crime is committed police arrive at the scene and then conduct an investigation to figure out if the events are reason for arrest and subsequent prosecution. With domestic cases, police arrive and if they notice even the tiniest suggestion of violence, the offender can be arrested and prosecuted.