WHAT IF I AM INVESTIGATED, ARRESTED &/OR CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
Domestic violence can occur between spouses, domestic partners, former partners or spouses, parents and children, individuals involved in a dating relationship, or against the elderly. If you are investigated, arrested or charged with a domestic violence crime in San Diego, California, you may be facing time in county jail or state prison. These crimes can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, most frequently depending upon the injuries. Minor injuries commonly result in misdemeanor charges; in contrast, if a major injury such as a broken bone or laceration to the face or body, it will be charged as a felony. The prosecution will consider prior violent offenses as well when it decides to file a felony. When facing domestic violence issues, you need the advice of skilled San Diego Domestic Violence Lawyers.
At Spital and Associates, we regularly use an experienced private investigator to assist in developing the defense case. We will argue mitigating factors on your behalf, seeking that the court impose alternative sentencing. Alternatives may include probation and counseling, rather than state prison time, and/or temporary supervised visitation instead of a permanent "stay away" order.
We provide the knowledge and experience critical to your defense against these charges. If you are investigated or arrested for domestic violence or battery, call your San Diego Domestic Violence Attorneys at Spital and Associates to work for you as your San Diego Criminal Defense Attorneys in order to protect your constitutional rights. Do not answer any questions until you consult with us or another experienced criminal defense attorney. We will provide an aggressive defense to attempt a reduction in the charges or a dismissal of the domestic violence case. Our number one priority is to achieve a resolution you can live with. In sentencing, the court will impose a twelve month domestic violence course, and often a "stay away" or restraining order keeping the victim and you from any contact. In California, domestic violence is a serious matter, and a conviction for domestic abuse carries harsh penalties, such as a state prison sentence.
If you are investigated, arrested or facing a domestic violence charge, contact us at 619.583.0350 or send an e-mail now so that we can help.
WHAT IF I AM INVESTIGATED, ARRESTED &/OR CHARGED WITH CHILD ABUSE?
Child abuse can occur between a child and a parent, domestic partners, former partners or former spouses. The prosecution must prove intent. Hence, a mere negligent act or omission alone will not be sufficient for the prosecutor to win the case. On the other hand, gross negligence or recklessness can be sufficient. Most cases involve physical harm or injury to the child, although at times psychological harm is the basis in whole or part for the crime.
By law, it is required that health professionals, physicians, teachers and law enforcement personnel report incidents of child abuse they observe or suspect. At Spital and Associates, your San Diego Child Abuse Defense Lawyers will employ a private investigator, forensic psychologist and neuropsychologist as needed and appropriate to develop the defense strategy. At sentencing, we will stress factors in mitigation, and seek probation, individual and family counseling and parent training classes.
If you are investigated, arrested or facing child abuse charges, contact us at 1-866-956-3351 or send an e-mail now so that we can help.
Samuel Spital & Associates
8880 Rio San Diego Drive
Suite 800
San Diego, Ca. 92108-1642
Telephone: 619-583-0350
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