Any violence against another person is illegal, unless it’s in self-defense. When a person is violent against someone they’re romantically involved with, it’s considered domestic violence. As such, it’s a much more serious allegation. If you’ve been accused of a domestic violence, it’s essential that you reach out a criminal defense attorney who can help you through this difficult time.
At Chambers Law Firm, we’re always here to answer your questions. All you have to do is call us at 714-760-4088 and request a consultation. We can go over your situation, examine the evidence, and give you our best legal advice on how to proceed. In the meantime, read on to get answers to three of the most commonly asked questions regarding domestic violence.
- Can the person pressing charges against me have them dropped?
- Is it really necessary for me to work with an attorney?
- Is domestic violence charged as a misdemeanor or a felony?
It may be possible to have the charges against you dropped if you have a savvy criminal defense attorney can show that there isn’t enough evidence against you, or by challenging the evidence against you to have it withheld. In California, domestic violence charges are taken seriously and the courts have taken steps to make it difficult for charges to be dropped.
It’s no possible for the person accusing you of domestic violence to get the charges dropped. Even if that person doesn’t want charges pressed, the state can still press charges on their own behalf. Note as well that it’s illegal to try and convince a person not to testify against you. This can be considered witness tampering and can lead to jail time.
Yes. It doesn’t matter if you’re facing a misdemeanor charge or a felony charge, if you’re convicted of domestic violence the consequences can be significant. This is a black mark that you don’t want on your record. No matter how cut and dry you think the case is, no matter how minor it may seem, it’s always worth it to at least consult with a criminal defense attorney.
Domestic violence is what’s known as a wobbler offense, which means that the prosecution can charge it as a misdemeanor or a felony. They’ll consider all the evidence, your past criminal history, and the seriousness of the offense when determining how to charge you.
Even if you intend to plead guilty, remember that it’s still worth it to reach out to an attorney. Why? Because we can negotiate on your behalf. You can almost guarantee that whatever deal the state offers you is not the best deal they’re prepared to give. Instead of jumping at it by yourself, let a criminal defense attorney who’s experienced in this specific type of negotiation speak on your behalf.
If you’re ready to speak to an attorney then we recommend you call Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088. We are here to provide the most vigorous defense possible. Call today to get started.
