Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Assuming that is the charge he is convicted of [Penal Code section 243(e)(1)], he faces up to a year in county jail and/or a $2,000 fine, along with other conditions of probation including batterer's treatment programs, etc.

That's just the maximum. What a person actually gets sentenced to depends on what they can prove, the facts of the case, his prior record (if any) and what his attorney can work out on his behalf.

Domestic Violence, as a misdemeanor, has up to a year of possible time in county jail. Rarely would one get that. However there are MANY MORE ISSUES that you and he should be concerned about. My office has handled over 1000 cases of such a nature and I'm sure I can answer all your questions and give you good advice about how you should proceed. My number is 661-267-1313. I wish you well............ David Wallin

From your question we do not know whether he was charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. If its a felony he could get up to three years in prison. There are numerous considerations that go into determining a sentence including the defendant's record and the extent of injuries. Rarely do people get the maximum. If you have questions about what he is likely to get you ought to talk to his lawyer. If you are the victim you may talk not only to his lawyer but also to the victim's advocate or the DA,