An assault, battery or a criminal threat that is committed against your spouse, live-in girlfriend or boyfriend, fiancé, significant other or parent of your child is a more serious offense under California domestic violence laws.
Due to the nature of domestic disputes, the prosecution of such cases is usually sensitive and emotional. Sometimes the victim files a false allegation to gain an advantage in divorce or custody proceedings. In other cases, the situation may be so intense that when the police arrive they mistake the first aggressor as the victim, and arrest the wrong person. Depending on the case, the prosecutor may proceed with the case even if the victim recants her complaint.
Because a domestic violence conviction goes on your permanent record and carries mandatory time in county jail, it is important to get an experienced attorney involved in your case as soon as possible. The sooner your attorney gets involved the better he/she may investigate, talk to witnesses, and gather evidence to present to get your case dismissed or present your best defense.
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