Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I was in an argument with my brothers girlfriend, and some heavy name calling and verbal insults were exchanged. She ended up pushing me up against a wall and striking the top/side of my head a few time. So I went outside of the house and called the cops. She took off and came back before the cops arrived.

When they did I told them my side, and they took her outside to talk to her. They came in and said She admitted to not striking me but pushing me, and said I had pushed her back. Which I did but it was to get her off me.

We both pressed charges, and were booked for battery on a person. We were site released after a long day in jail. We have a court date coming up.

I wanted to know, if she admits to even just pushing me, am I at risk for being punished for battery? Also she has moved in (about 4 days a week) about 8 weeks ago, so I don't think it is a legal residence. Can I get a restraining order put on her? What advice do you have about the court date?


Asked on 10/20/10, 2:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

The only useful advice you are going to get is to hire a criminal defense attorney to keep you from making more mistakes in your case. You face criminal charges that could put you in jail, and you appear not to understand or know how to deal with them properly. Your attorney will. If serious about doing so, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 10/25/10, 11:52 am


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