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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SPOUSAL ABUSE ATTORNEY
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California Domestic Violence Laws You Should Know
California state laws regarding Domestic Violence are stricter than ever before. They can be quite complex and carry with them serious conviction penalties. If you are charged with Domestic Violence or Spousal Abuse, it is imperative you enter the courtroom prepared with a strong defense. Criminal Defense Attorney Thomas Wallin has been effectively defending individuals charged with criminal cases in Southern California for several years and can provide the legal help you need to defend yourself.
As a former Deputy Public Defender, Mr. Wallin is well versed in California Domestic Violence law and knows how to build a winning defense strategy for your case, whether you've been charged with a felony or misdemeanor. Through his years of experience in criminal defense litigation, Mr. Wallin has developed working relationships with Judges and District Attorneys in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties. He knows how to aggressively pursue alternative sentencing, bond reductions and cleaning up your record.
Some important Domestic Violence laws you should know are summarized below.
California State Penal Code 273 (5) - Any person who willfully inflicts injury upon their spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, or the mother or father of a shared child, is guilty of a felony, punishable by up to four years in the state prison, or up to one year in county jail, or by a fine of up to $6,000 or by fine and imprisonment.
California State Penal Code 273d (a) - Any person who willfully inflicts upon a child any cruel or inhuman corporal punishment or an injury resulting in a traumatic condition is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for up to six years, or in a county jail for up to one year, or by a fine of up to $6,000, or by both incarceration and fine.
California State Penal Code 245 (a-1) - Any person who commits an assault upon a person with a deadly weapon or instrument other than a firearm or by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury shall be punished with up to four years the state prison, or up to one year in a county jail, or by a fine of up to $10,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.
California State Penal Code 243 (a) - A battery is punishable by a fine of up to $2,000, or by imprisonment in a county jail for up to six months, or by fine and jail time.
California State Penal Code 422 - Any person, who threatens to commit a crime resulting in death or great bodily injury to another person, made verbally, in writing, or by means of an electronic communication device, will be punished with up to one year in county jail or incarceration in state prison.
The consequences of a Domestic Violence charge can be extremely detrimental to your livelihood, whether you've been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. Defending against such a criminal charge requires expert knowledge of California laws and proficient litigation strategies. The attorneys of The Law Offices of Thomas Wallin can fulfill those requirements for you. If you are arrested for Domestic Violence call us immediately. We can help! We are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our initial consultation is FREE. Call 1-866-857-5900. We will work with you on fees that are determined by your needs.
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