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Domestic Violence Charges in California

California domestic violence cases are very serious. If you have been arrested and charged with domestic abuse, it can significantly change your life. Read this article to learn more about domestic violence charges in Ventura or Santa Barbara counties and what you can do to fight them.

Domestic violence is defined in California law as "intentionally or recklessly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury, or placing another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent, serious bodily injury to himself, herself or another." That means the offending action can be not only a physical act, but also a threat or perceived danger.

Domestic violence can happen to anyone - it has been reported many times in even the "happiest" of homes. Contrary to popular belief, the woman is not always the victim either. California domestic violence can happen to a wife, husband, child, ex, and more.

When police are called to a house where they suspect domestic abuse, they are required to arrest anyone who seems to have abused others. This occurs even if you are completely innocent, and can have you spending a night in jail.

If you are found guilty on Ventura domestic violence charges, the penalties can be severe. For even minor offenses, you may be sentenced to a year in county jail and a 52-week anger management course. If you are convicted for a felony offense, you may be facing up to three years in state prison.

Thus, it is very important that you take it very seriously if you have been charged in a Ventura domestic violence case. It is highly advised that you contact a Ventura criminal defense attorney to help build your case and form an argument in a court of law.

Call the Ventura criminal defense attorneys at Bamieh & Erickson today to speak with one of our lawyers. We are dedicated to helping those accused of a crime in California, protecting your legal rights while fighting for dismissal or reduced punishments.

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