In criminal law, few crimes generate as much discussion as domestic violence. And yet, few people really understand the law regarding domestic violence. In California, domestic violence, in essence, is any unwanted touching that occurs between individuals who are married, engaged, or have a dating relationship. The applicable law is governed by Penal Code Section 273.5(a). Depending on the level of the alleged abuse, the case may be filed as a felony or as a misdemeanor. Additionally, there may be allegations and related charges of child abuse and even immigration consequences. But, for now, I would like to focus purely on the domestic violence charge. Really since the O.J. Simpson trial, any allegation of domestic violence is taken extremely seriously. Some people call the police to try and end an argument with their spouse and before they know it, their spouse is in handcuffs and being arrested. Getting the right criminal defense attorney at the beginning is critical, whether someone is charged with a felony or a misdemeanor. You need a great criminal lawyer who knows the law and is respected by both the judges and prosecutors. Just because an allegation of domestic violence is made, does not mean it is true and does not mean that the charge or charges should not aggresively be fought. Getting the right lawyer who understands the best defenses is of utmost importance as well. So if you or a loved one is charged with, or accused of, domestic violence in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Ventura County, or anywhere else throughout Southern California, or you just would like more information about the topic of domestic violence, please click here and someone will be of immediate assistance.
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Posted By Richard Sudar on September 29, 2009 01:13 pm | Permalink  |