Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

What usually happens to someone charged with felony domestic violence? The person charged is unmarried but in a relationship with/ living with her child's father (child's father is the victim, she bit his arm), she is the bread winner for the family, and she has never been arrested/ charged/ convicted of anything, 100% clean record. After being released from jail on bail she was allowed to return home immediately. She was drinking when this happened, and it did not happen in front of the child. Thanks!


Asked on 10/11/13, 2:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

We really don't have enough information. It varies depending on the jurisdiction and the amount of injury among other factors. But generally if she is convicted she can expect to be placed on probation and attend a domestic violence course once a week for 52 weeks, reporting back to the court regularly. As a condition of her probation she may be required to do some jail time.

The important thing is that she gets a good attorney who is familiar with the local courts and can explain the likely consequences to her. If she can't afford to hire an attorney the public defender will be appointed.

I see you have a Hercules zip code. If she lives in the same area. I am available. My office is in San Francisco and I live in Contra Costa County. I have been practicing criminal defense for 28 years and I have done quite a few domestic violence cases. My telephone number is 415-336-7534.

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Answered on 10/11/13, 3:06 pm


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