Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I called 911 for help and I was the one who got arrested..

I'm in CA. I'm being charged with PC 273.5.

The cops think I assaulted my husband just because they saw a cut on his leg. My husband said he wasn't sure if I kicked him and later amended his statement by saying he really didn't know where he got the cut. Nonetheless, I've been phsyically abused by my husband for over a year and a half and have had the police out here on my behalf twice prior. I was the one that called 911 for help this time aswell. They took a picture and cuffed me instead of my husband based on an assumption. Took me to a hospital for evaulation then took me to jail with these charges. Am I going to be formally charged with assault based on this statement?


Asked on 3/11/06, 2:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Sitkoff Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP

Re: I called 911 for help and I was the one who got arrested..

In all likelihood you will probably be charged based on the fact that an arrest was made. It would be easier to answer your questions by telephone. Please e-mail Mike Navarro at our office with a telephone number that he can contact you at.

Read more
Answered on 3/11/06, 2:33 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in California