Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

What evidence is requierd to prove a person guilty of inflicting corpral punishment?


Asked on 8/23/09, 2:16 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Marshall Law Office of Robert L, Marshall

Are you talking about inflicting corporal injury/domestic violence under Penal Code �273.5?

The prosecution would have to prove you had a specified relationship with the other person (married or former spouse, had a child together, dating or had previously dated, etc.), you used some sort of physical force on him or her, and that force resulted in a physical injury, even a slight one.

If a jury believed the testimony of the injured person, that alone would be enough to convict you.

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Answered on 8/23/09, 2:04 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Evidence of relationship to the victim, and evidence of force/hitting/trauma/injury/etc. If you've been charged with this, or may be, say nothing to anyone except your attorney. If serious about getting legal counsel, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 8/24/09, 7:23 pm


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