Los Angeles Spousal Abuse Defense Lawyer

Domestic Violence Defense Attorney in Los Angeles

Per the California penal code 273.5, domestic violence or spousal abuse is defined as follows: "any person who willfully inflicts upon a person who is his or her spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, or the mother or father of his or her child, corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition, is guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years, or in a county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine up to $6,000 or by both that fine and imprisonment."

If you have been charged with or have had a police report filed against you for spousal abuse, you need a knowledgeable and skilled defense attorney. The smartest and most pro-active step you can take is to contact a Los Angeles spousal abuse defense lawyer at our firm without delay. Our legal team of former senior prosecutors and a Criminal Law Specialist certified by the California State Bar have devoted their careers to the field of criminal law. They have helped hundreds of individuals fight criminal charges in the Los Angeles area. Your choice of a criminal defense lawyer will play a huge part in the outcome of your case. Take advantage of a law firm rated as one of the top 5% in the country by consulting with a Los Angeles spousal abuse defense attorney at our firm immediately.

Spousal Abuse Cases in Los Angeles

Many people think that if the victim in a domestic abuse case asks that charges be dropped, that the case will be dismissed. This is a misconception. Once the police are called to the scene of a domestic violence incident, they will file a report which will be turned over to the local prosecutor. Whether or not the defendant is to be arrested or charged is no longer up to the parties involved. The case is now part of the criminal justice system and the alleged victim has become a witness to the crime, whether she or he likes it or not. Because of this, if you are a defendant, you must seek professional legal assistance to fight potential misdemeanor or felony charges filed against you by the prosecutor.