Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

�misdemeanor compromise�

Can a 243 e 1 Domestic Battery criminal charge be resolved with a �misdemeanor compromise� in a civil court if the victim wants the matter settled this way.


Asked on 5/27/04, 2:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Elena Condes LAW OFFFICE OF ELENA CONDES

Re: �misdemeanor compromise�

That will depend on the District Attorney who is handling the case. It is rare that a civil compromise is available in with a domestic violence case. Also, be careful if you trying to do this on your own because often times when the domestic violence charges are filed a "no contact" or "no harm, annoy or harass" order is issued against the alleged perpetrator.

Domestic violence offenses have many collateral consequences related to a conviction. I urge to seek representation in this case if you are not already represented.

Good luck,

Elena Condes

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Answered on 5/27/04, 4:12 pm


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