Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
domestic battery
i have a court date coming in july for domestic battery against my girlfriend. i pulled her by her hair and down to the ground which was caught on security tape. This is my first charge, and I have since been in counseling with 2 therapists and a doctor and I have begun anger management classes. My girlfriend dropped charges, but the DA is pursuing it. Is there any way of pleading down to something less than a misdemeanor? if not, what sould i expect?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: domestic battery
Domestic violence charges are not easy to beat as the DA will always pursue them very hard. You need to consult a good lawyer in your area as there are ways to fight your case although the tape evidence does not help at all.
Very best,
Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.
310.273.1361
www.lentzlawfirm.com
Re: domestic battery
Depending on the county, there should be a fair to high likihood of disposition w/out conviction with more so a "diversionary" type disposition ( most prevalent in the county courts handling more volume as to case load).
However, more facts are needed to more adequately render a consult as to probabilities.
There are a several courses of action which such a disposition may structured so as to achieve the diversionary result....again, additional facts are needed.
Assumming you have proceeded as described EVEN B/4 your initial court date; then you are on the right road.
Generally, if you seek an aggressive attorney you will be okay.
Should you desire, contact me.
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