Domestic Violence Defense In Los Angeles
I've been defending these domestic violence cases now for twenty-five years, and they don't ever seem to go away. I think that as long as people are together, they're going to have arguments, they're going to have issues, and you know, twenty-five years ago, the police did not take domestic violence cases as seriously as they do now.
Now, they have a policy that if they go to a house and there's been some argument or a fight—any physical contact—especially where they can see injuries, they're going to take somebody to jail. That's just their policy; at least a $50,000.00 bail will be placed on the person.
This puts you in the wrong position. You have to spend a lot of money to get out, and you're now charged with a crime, depending on how bad the injuries are. It can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor, and you could be facing jail time, prison time, a ten-year ban on weapons, domestic violence classes once a week for years, or probation for three years.
All sorts of nasty things stem from your argument with your significant other. So, how do you turn the tide on these cases? How do you deal with them? How do you ensure that you get the best resolution based on what happened in your case?
The answer is straightforward — you've got to hire a lawyer who knows what they're doing and who's handled these cases. With their extensive experience and expertise, they can guide you through the legal process, ensuring that your side of the story is heard and considered.
Regrettably, there are instances where people attempt to exploit a divorce or child custody situation by leveraging a domestic violence accusation. They understand that a conviction or restraining order can provide a significant advantage in court, potentially leading to financial gain.
Protective Orders
So, with these types of stakes on the line, it's more important now for people to make the right decision when it comes to their domestic violence cases. Another new thing that I'm seeing going on across Los Angeles County is that prosecutors are taking the position that if somebody gets charged with a domestic violence case, they're going to block them from being able to see their significant other.
These protective orders, once in place, can drastically alter your personal life, especially if you share a residence or have children together.
This is a huge problem. Sometimes, people live together and have children together. So, this now creates a gigantic problem for them. Whereas before this whole push towards blocking somebody from seeing the other person for some time — month, two months, three months — until they get into the domestic violence program and they see some progress from that person is moving in the right direction and not getting themselves involved in any more of these domestic violence-related situations.
So, the only way I've seen to get out of that is to try and start doing the classes early. Go in there with your significant other and try to make a pitch to the prosecutor not to keep you away from each other.
It's important to understand that in a domestic violence case, it's not a matter of one person against another. The State of California is the entity prosecuting the case. Even if the alleged victim decides they don't want to press charges, the prosecutors may proceed if they believe a crime has occurred and can be proven. The alleged victim's input is considered, but ultimately, it's the prosecutor's decision on how the domestic violence case is dealt with and what measures are taken to protect the alleged victim and society.
If they think a crime has occurred, they believe that they can prove it, then they will proceed, file against the person, and deal with it how they see fit. Not how you see fit.
A lot of times, they will get input from the person who is the alleged victim in the case, but ultimately, it's their decision on how the domestic violence case is dealt with and what they do to protect the alleged victim and to protect society from people who become violent when they get in an argument with another person instead of walking away, or only using their mouth to talk, they start to get physical and use their hands, injuries occur and that's where the prosecutors are going to get involved and make sure that everybody is protected.
The person is punished if they believe they've committed a domestic violence offense in Los Angeles County. So, pick the phone up and call a domestic violence lawyer at our office. Let's sit down. Let's talk and see what I can do to help protect your rights, freedom, reputation, and connection with the other person if that's something you choose to continue to be involved with.
Remember, seeking legal advice early is a proactive step towards protecting your rights and taking control of your situation. We can prepare the best domestic violence defenses to give you the best chance of a favorable outcome.
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