Domestic violence refers to any type of violent crime between people in a household: spouses, unmarried parents of a child, family members, or unmarried people who live together. There are many forms of domestic violence, including:
- Abuse
- Assault
- Battery
- Sexual assault or abuse
Defending Domestic Violence Cases
Many domestic violence accusations are based on the word of the supposed victim. But what if they are making an accusation based on anger or revenge? Once the accusation has been made, California law allows the state to take over. This means that even if the person who accused you decides to not to press charges, the prosecution can go forward with the case.
It is the job of your criminal defense attorney to do whatever he or she can to defend your case. Many successful defenses may be readily available to you. Our attorneys can prove that it was justifiable, in self-defense, or that there is insufficient evidence to accuse you of the crime. We can also prove your factual innocence, as in the case above where the charges are entirely false.
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