| Domestic Violence |
Physical abuse, or violence by one's spouse or domestic partner, usually directed from men against women.
Sadly, if you have been charged with domestic violence or spousal abuse, you are essentially guilty until proven innocent. Even if you have physical injuries to indicate you were also attacked, if your spouse or partner has reported you to the police on an assault charge, be prepared to defend yourself.
Our attorneys have handled high-profile cases and have the resources and knowledge necessary to help our clients challenge what can be extremely damaging charges against them. We are prepared to expose false accusations and uncover the details that put events in their proper perspective.
Recently, California has increased its efforts to curb domestic violence. These efforts have centered on requiring arrests, increased prosecution, and tougher sentences.
Though well intentioned, some of these "get tough" policies create incentives that can lead to overcharging and unfair convictions. Many people are caught in this dragnet when the best solution is not criminal punishment but honest, constructive work within the family and a commitment to change.
If you have been charged with domestic violence or assault, it is essential to hire a defense attorney who will listen to your side of the story and make sure your rights are protected. Our criminal defense lawyers have been protecting the rights of the accused and have defended thousands of clients.
Our Pre-screened Criminal Defense Attorneys provide powerful criminal defense representation for clients throughout California who are facing charges of domestic violence, such as:
- Excessive force: This is the charge in most domestic assault cases, defined as using force to cause a traumatic condition or inflict a corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.
- Assault: Any act of physical violence against a family member is considered assault or assault with a deadly weapon.
- Kidnapping: Although most people assume kidnapping must involve a child, holding someone against his or her will, such as forcing him or her into a car and driving off, is considered kidnapping.
- Creating a traumatic condition for a child: Child abuse—or family violence in front of a child—can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony.
- Making terrorist threats: Making a credible threat of violence or death against a spouse, former spouse, or cohabitant is considered a "terrorist threat" or "terroristic threat."
- Attempting to sway the witness: This includes any attempt to prevent a witness or victim of domestic violence from contacting the police or pressing charges.
Although there are very few diversion programs and alternative sentencing options in domestic violence cases our Criminal Defense Attorneys can assist you in minimizing your criminal sentence. Our Criminal Defenese Attorneys also represent defendants in protective order ("restraining orders") hearings, where it is determined whether a no-contact order or peaceful contact order will be issued.
Find a Pre-Screened Domestic Violence Attorney 800-723-1391
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