The only situation in which a dual DV arrest is appropriate is.....

The only situation in which a dual DV arrest is appropriate is.....

• A. If you are unable to determine the predominant aggressor and you have PC to believe that both parties committed a crime
• B. If there is clear evidence that only one party committed a crime
• C. If the parties sign a waiver not to press charges
• D. If the victim requests arrest

Answer: (A)

Dual domestic-violence arrest is appropriate when there isn’t a clear predominant aggressor and there is probable cause to believe both parties committed crimes. In such mutual-violence situations, officers can arrest both individuals to address safety and accountability, since no single party can be clearly identified as the aggressor. If it’s evident that only one person committed a crime, arresting both isn’t warranted; the focus would be on charging the responsible party. A waiver to press charges from the parties does not override the officer’s duty to enforce the law or determine arrests based on evidence. Likewise, the victim’s wish to see an arrest does not by itself compel an arrest if there isn’t probable cause or if only one party is criminally culpable. So the best fit is the scenario where the aggressor isn’t clear and there appears to be criminal conduct by both, supported by probable cause for both.

Dual domestic-violence arrest is appropriate when there isn’t a clear predominant aggressor and there is probable cause to believe both parties committed crimes. In such mutual-violence situations, officers can arrest both individuals to address safety and accountability, since no single party can be clearly identified as the aggressor.

If it’s evident that only one person committed a crime, arresting both isn’t warranted; the focus would be on charging the responsible party. A waiver to press charges from the parties does not override the officer’s duty to enforce the law or determine arrests based on evidence. Likewise, the victim’s wish to see an arrest does not by itself compel an arrest if there isn’t probable cause or if only one party is criminally culpable.

So the best fit is the scenario where the aggressor isn’t clear and there appears to be criminal conduct by both, supported by probable cause for both.