Long Beach Domestic Violence Defense Lawyers
The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Firm of Joseph Hawkins Low IV are skilled in many areas of criminal defense, including California domestic violence laws. If you have been arrested for domestic violence, please contact our firm right away to set up your free initial consultation and discuss your case with an experienced Torrance abuse defense lawyer. We will use our vast legal knowledge to have your case dismissed, your charges lessened, or get you an alternative to jail.
Domestic violence is any kind of abuse or violence which takes place within a family structure, meaning that the abuser and abused person are in some way related. Some people who may be involved in domestic violence, as abuser or victim, may include parents, children, spouses, grandparents, ex-spouses, and same sex partners. All accusations of domestic violence and abuse, even false accusations, must be taken very seriously, as the legal repercussions are very serious. Quality legal representation should be sought immediately if you are facing criminal charges of domestic violence.
Many innocent people have been arrested on domestic abuse charges in Southern California when an argument is misinterpreted by neighbors or other people who are unaware of the situation at hand. The alleged victim no longer needs to press charges for the accused to be arrested. The police now have the right to press charges against the alleged abuser even if the alleged victim does not want to.
Some examples of domestic abuse include:
- Assault and battery
- Biting
- Choking
- Forced physical restraint
- Hitting
- Kidnapping
- Not allowing an individual to see family or friends
- Pushing
- Sexual abuse
- Slapping
- Threatening to hurt your children or pets
- Threatening violence with a weapon
- Using suicide threats to force an individual to do something
Throughout California and the United States, domestic abuse laws are very harsh and anyone convicted of this type of crime will be severely punished. Some penalties may include mandatory donations to a battered women's shelter, counseling costs paid to the victim, imprisonment, restraining orders, and/or other monetary fines.
If you have been accused of domestic abuse or violence in California you should retain the representation of an experienced Long beach violent crime defense lawyer from the Law Firm of Joseph Hawkins Low IV. We will provide you with accurate legal advice and representation, while protecting your rights.
