DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence is a serious crime with serious consequences
The consequences of a domestic violence conviction in California is very serious. It’s important to know your rights and have a domestic violence attorney on your side of the law to protect your freedom and reputation.
A domestic violence conviction can result in a felony criminal record, jail or prison time, fines, costly and time-consuming counseling requirements and restraining orders. It can also affect your child custody rights. If you are not a citizen of the United States, a conviction for domestic violence can result in your deportation, denial of naturalization and a denial of amnesty.
If you have been accused of domestic violence, it is important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. A criminal defense trial attorney with experience handling domestic violence cases can explain domestic violence law, guide you through the criminal defense process and if necessary, effectively present your case to a jury.
“Domestic Violence” is a label for a type of case, it is not, by itself, a criminal charge. There must be an underlying charge. For example, the most common charges in a Domestic Violence case are:
Third Degree Assault
Harassment
Menacing
Wiretapping
False Imprisonment
Violation of Restraining Order
Possible Defenses for Domestic Violence
There are a number of defenses that a criminal defense attorney will consider when defending against a charge of domestic violence. A few examples include:
What if the alleged domestic violence victim doesn’t want to press charges?
A common question asked by alleged victims in domestic violence cases is, “how do I drop the charges?” The answer is, they can’t. The decision of whether or not to pursue a prosecution rests with the district attorney’s office. If the district attorney decides to file charges, the victim in the case cannot overrule them and drop the charges or have them dismissed. The district attorney will listen to a domestic violence victim’s wishes and give them whatever weight they believe is warranted, but the final decision about whether to pursue the case belongs to the district attorney.
Aggressive Criminal Defense for Domestic Violence Charge
David Canty is one of the best Domestic Violence Lawyers in Southern California. With over 19 years of experience as an aggressive advocate, he fights tirelessly to achieve the best results for his clients.
David Canty specializes in criminal defense, so he is not intimidated by prosecutors. He is very passionate about defending people’s rights.
If you are under investigation or accused of a domestic violence, you will need an experienced criminal defense attorney that will aggressively work to protect your rights and freedom. David Canty has successfully handled hundreds of cases and will work diligently to help you achieve your best possible outcome.
To schedule your free initial consultation, please fill out this quick online form.
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Domestic violence is a serious crime with serious consequences
The consequences of a domestic violence conviction in California is very serious. It’s important to know your rights and have a domestic violence attorney on your side of the law to protect your freedom and reputation.
A domestic violence conviction can result in a felony criminal record, jail or prison time, fines, costly and time-consuming counseling requirements and restraining orders. It can also affect your child custody rights. If you are not a citizen of the United States, a conviction for domestic violence can result in your deportation, denial of naturalization and a denial of amnesty.
If you have been accused of domestic violence, it is important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. A criminal defense trial attorney with experience handling domestic violence cases can explain domestic violence law, guide you through the criminal defense process and if necessary, effectively present your case to a jury.
“Domestic Violence” is a label for a type of case, it is not, by itself, a criminal charge. There must be an underlying charge. For example, the most common charges in a Domestic Violence case are:
- Third Degree Assault
- Harassment
- Menacing
- Wiretapping
- False Imprisonment
- Violation of Restraining Order
What is the Legal Definition of “Domestic Violence”?
Possible Defenses for a Domestic Violence Charge
There are a number of defenses that a criminal defense attorney will consider when defending against a charge of domestic violence. A few examples include:
The Alleged Domestic Violence Victim is Lying
The Defendant Acted in Self-Defense
The Infliction of the Alleged Domestic Violence Injury was Not Willful
The Defendant Does Not Have the Required Relationship with the Alleged Domestic Violence Victim
What if the alleged domestic violence victim doesn’t want to press charges?
A common question asked by alleged victims in domestic violence cases is, “how do I drop the charges?” The answer is, they can’t. The decision of whether or not to pursue a prosecution rests with the district attorney’s office. If the district attorney decides to file charges, the victim in the case cannot overrule them and drop the charges or have them dismissed. The district attorney will listen to a domestic violence victim’s wishes and give them whatever weight they believe is warranted, but the final decision about whether to pursue the case belongs to the district attorney.
Aggressive Criminal Defense for Domestic Violence Charge
David Canty is one of the best Domestic Violence Lawyers in Southern California. With over 19 years of experience as an aggressive advocate, he fights tirelessly to achieve the best results for his clients.
David Canty specializes in criminal defense, so he is not intimidated by prosecutors. He is very passionate about defending people’s rights.
If you are under investigation or accused of a domestic violence, you will need an experienced criminal defense attorney that will aggressively work to protect your rights and freedom. David Canty has successfully handled hundreds of cases and will work diligently to help you achieve your best possible outcome.
To schedule your free initial consultation, please fill out this quick online form.
PRACTICE AREAS
HOW CAN WE HELP?
If you or a loved one needs help in one of the following areas, please fill out the form and someone from our office will respond as quickly as possible.
