Newport Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer
Fighting Domestic Violence Accusations throughout Orange County, CA
Assault and
battery are serious crimes in California. If these crimes are committed against
a spouse, former spouse, domestic partner, dating partner, person you
live with, or the parent of your child, California domestic violence laws
make allegations of these crimes much more serious. Prosecutors will usually
proceed with domestic violence cases even when the alleged victim does
not want to press charges. Domestic abuse convictions, even for first-time
offenders, may result in jail time.
If you or someone you know has been charged with domestic violence in Newport Beach,
Huntington Beach, Irvine, or anywhere in Orange County, it is strongly urged that you contact
the Newport Beach criminal defense attorney at the firm as soon as possible.
It is important to have a skilled defense attorney involved at the outset
to ensure that your rights are fully protected and to provide effective
guidance and direction throughout the legal process. In addition, your
Newport Beach domestic violence defense lawyer Scott Hughes can negotiate
with prosecutors and judges to possibly have the charges against you reduced
or, in some cases, dismissed entirely.
Domestic Violence Charges in California
False and wrong accusations of domestic violence may occur in the heat
of the moment out of anger, jealousy, or during hostile breakups or divorces.
Domestic violence laws make physical force or threats of harm in domestic
situations unlawful. Once the police have been called into a domestic
violence scene, it no longer becomes a matter between the couple involved
but a criminal matter that will be turned over to a prosecutor, unless
the accused person's defense attorney can persuade otherwise.
Penalties for domestic battery include fines up to $2,000 and jail terms
of up to 1 year, probation, and restitution. Sexual battery may be punishable
by prison sentences of 2, 3, or 4 years and fines up to $10,000.
By consulting with Newport Beach domestic violence defense lawyer Scott
Hughes, you will be taking an important step in defending your case. Don't
risk your freedom and future without the skilled
criminal defense representation he can provide.
Do you need legal assistance in fighting domestic violence charges?
Contact the Newport Beach domestic violence defense attorney
at the firm today!