Domestic Violence
A California domestic violence charge will likely have long-lasting and substantial consequences on both your personal and professional lives. In some cases, depending on the circumstances of the act, a domestic violence charge could land you on the California sex offender registry. Regardless, a domestic violence conviction will negatively affect how your colleagues, friends and neighbors perceive you. For this reason, it is essential that you seek the advice of an experienced California domestic violence defense attorney.
The Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman is committed to protecting your rights. We combine our years of experience with an aggressive defense strategy in order to reduce or even dismiss the charges brought against you. Furthermore, our firm practices exclusively in the area of California criminal defense, meaning we know the law and how the system works. Specifically, our firm has experience defending the following California domestic violence crimes:
- Aggravated Battery
- Child Abuse (Code section 273.d)
- Dealing with Child Protective Services
- Corporal Injury to a Spouse (Code section 273.5)
- Corporal Injury to a Cohabitant (Code section 273.5)
- Criminal Threat (Code section 422)
- Domestic Battery (Code section 243.e.1)
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Domestic Violence FAQ’s
- Domestic Violence Charges
- Elder Abuse (Code section 368)
- Family Violence and Firearms
- Common Domestic Violence Defenses
- Domestic Violence Punishments
- Malicious Damage to Phone Lines (in connection to domestic violence)
- Stalking
- Terrorist Threat
- Three Strikes Laws
Although the punishment for a California domestic violence conviction varies depending on such factors as the seriousness of the injuries and the defendant’s criminal history, typically you will face a minimum of 30 days in jail and 52 weeks of domestic batterers class.
Hiring a Domestic Violence Lawyer
Domestic violence charges often involve a false accusation, meaning they are ripe for defending against. Other common defenses used include misidentification and insufficient evidence. Thus, if charged with a California domestic violence crime, it is highly advisable that you immediately contact an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer. Your attorney will be well positioned to investigate the charges and build a defense – sometimes even before the prosecution is able to file formal charges against you!
The Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman specializes in defending California domestic violence charges. If you or a loved one are facing charges, seek the support of an attorney practicing only in criminal defense.
Remember, when your future is on the line, call the Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman at 310.286.1218 for your free initial consultation.