Long Beach Domestic Abuse Defense Attorneys
Domestic Violence Laws
In California, domestic violence laws and penalties are very strict. Many convictions carry serious punishments, including heavy fines, probation, and jail time. The social stigma of a domestic abuse charge can also have an adverse effect on your life. Do not jeopardize your reputation and life or the lives of those close to you! If you have been accused of committing domestic violence, you should hire a Southern California domestic violence defense lawyer immediately to protect your rights!
Joseph H. Low IV, California criminal defense lawyer, has experience successfully representing the accused. He is recognized in the legal community as an aggressive and reputable Long Beach domestic violence attorney with a passion for helping clients charged with abuse.
The following are some laws regarding domestic violence in California and abuse:
California Penal Code Section 243 (e) (1) states that the penalty for battery against an ex-spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, cohabitating partner, parent of shared child, or fiancé is a jail term and/ or a $2000 fine.
California Penal Code Section 422 states that any person who orally, in writing, or electronically threatens another person with physical injury or death shall serve up to one years time in jail or prison.
California Penal Code Section 653m (a) states that any person who makes threatening or obscene telephone calls is guilty of committing a misdemeanor.
California Penal Code Section 27305 (a) states that any person who "willfully" injures their current or ex-spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, parent of shared child, or fiancé is guilty of a felony and will serve a sentence in jail or prison and/or pay a fine.
