In theory, everyone in the United States is innocent until proven guilty. However, it doesn’t often feel that way when the charge is domestic violence. California has some very strict laws against domestic violence and prosecutors may move forward with charges even if the alleged victim eventually recants or doesn’t want to press charges. If you’re accused of domestic violence then we urge you to contact a domestic violence defense attorney right away.
You could be facing serious penalties if you’re convicted
A conviction for domestic violence can bring with it significant penalties. The specifics of those penalties will vary based on the specific crime, how serious any injuries were, and your prior record. Most counties in California require at least 30 days in jail if you’re convicted. Most judges are going to require at least a 52-week class for domestic batterers.
Additionally, many domestic violence charges are coupled with other charges. Whether domestic battery, child abuse, elder abuse, child endangerment, these additional charges will need their own defense. Whether it’s that an injury was an accident, or that the struggle was mutual and the actions were in self-defense – or that the injury is false in the first place – we will defend you from start to finish.
There are defense options for any charge
No matter what your charge is or how serious it seems, there are always defense options to consider. The reality is that unfounded domestic violence charges are filed every day, and innocent people are charged all the time. For example, a family member may be angry at another family member, or jealous of something, and made an accusation in the heat of the moment. A person may be dealing with a challenging divorce or child custody hearing and want to use domestic violence charges against the other to their benefit.
The bottom line is that your criminal defense attorney is going to have to carefully consider your case. We will start by looking for evidence that the allegations that are being made against you are false. We will go to court to try and prove that. If there is too much evidence, then we may work to have the charges reduced. In other cases, we may take your case to court. It all depends on the charges and the evidence against you.
The importance of choosing the right attorney
When you work with Chambers Law Firm, you’re working with an attorney who has handled many complex legal cases in the past. Attorney Chambers has all the experience and education required to look closely at the case against you and find the holes in it. You can trust us to help you from start to finish. Whether you’re simply afraid that you’re going to be charged or you have already been charged, we can help.
Call us today at 714-760-4088 to start with a free case evaluation. We will listen to your side of the story, never judge you, and fight as hard as we can to ensure that your rights are respected. Call today to get the process started.
