Your Central Valley Domestic Violence Lawyer

 

What is Domestic Violence?

In California, domestic violence is defined as any act or threatened act of violence upon someone with whom the accused has had an intimate relationship. This means individuals do not have to be married in order to be charged with domestic violence – parents, step-parents, roommates, partners or anyone residing in the same household can be accused of domestic violence crimes. The following acts are considered domestic violence in California:

  • Actual or threatened physical harm
  • Sexual assault
  • Rape
  • Sexual battery
  • Statutory rape
  • Stalking
  • Criminal harassment, such as threatening letters or phone calls
  • Kidnapping
  • Pushing, hitting, slapping, choking, kicking or biting

What Are the Potential Consequences?

Clients charged with domestic violence in California face serious consequences:

  • Prison sentence
  • Permanent restraining order
  • Inability to return to your house
  • Inability to see your children
  • Difficulty finding or keeping a job
  • Difficulty finding or keeping an apartment
  • Mandatory enrollment in a domestic violence treatment program
  • If an immigrant, loss of immigrant privileges
  • Inability to possess firearms

Get a Strong Domestic Abuse Attorney on Your Side

Whether you've allowed your emotions to take over and made threats or attempts to physically harm another person, or a bystander to your argument called the police unnecessarily, you will most likely be arrested for domestic violence. California law requires police to make an arrest when they are called to any domestic disturbance. Fighting these charges also involves fighting an automatic negative bias against you, thus it is vital to retain a skilled, experienced and diligent criminal defense attorney to defend you.

At The Law Offices of Harry M. Drandell, our more than 36 years of experience handling domestic violence and domestic abuse cases have equipped us with the skills to provide the reliable legal representation you need. From start to finish, we examine the circumstances of your arrest, talk to witnesses and build an effective defense that may help you secure the optimal result possible against your domestic violence charge.

The Law Offices of Harry M. Drandell can guide you through the necessary steps to protect yourself and keep the situation from getting worse.

Don’t Delay. Contact The Law Offices of Harry M. Drandell Today.

When you have been charged with domestic violence in California, choose a legal team with the experience and dedication to make a difference. Call (559) 442-1041 or contact us online to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation.