San Bernardino, California Domestic Violence Attorneys and Lawyers

When a spouse, family member or co-inhabitant is threatened with physical or psychological damage, it is considered domestic violence. Even if the person who initially filed charges against you ultimately wishes to back off or change their story, you may still be arrested and prosecuted in court for this crime. If you need a domestic violence lawyer, contact the Southern California Legal Group to speak with a domestic violence attorney understanding of your situation. Our firm represents clients on a wide range of misdemeanor and felony domestic violence charges, including:

Penal Code 273.5 makes it unlawful to inflict corporal injury on a spouse or co-habitant. Former spouses and co-habitants are covered under this section. Maximum penalties include up to 1 year in county jail if filed as a misdemeanor, or up to 4 years in state prison if charged as a felony. As used in this section, the injury must result in the victim suffering a traumatic condition (i.e., external or internal injury caused by physical force).

Penal Code 243(e)(1) deals with a battery committed upon a spouse or co-habitant. Former spouses and co-habitants are covered under this section. This charge is a misdemeanor carrying the potential for up to 1 year in the county jail and does not require proof of "traumatic condition."

Penal Code 273d covers willful infliction of cruel or inhuman punishment upon a child. Like Penal Code 273.5, this section requires that the injury result in a traumatic condition. Maximum penalties include up to 1 year in county jail if filed as a misdemeanor, or up to 6 years in state prison if considered a felony.

Penal Code 273a covers acts deemed willful harm to a child or child endangerment. This section covers many acts including intentionally causing or permitting a child to suffer unjustifiable pain and suffering or allowing a child's health or safety endangered. Maximum penalties include up to 1 year in county jail if filed as a misdemeanor, or up to 6 years in state prison if charged as a felony.

Domestic Violence Lawyers for Criminal Defense, Family Law, Domestic Violence Help, Child Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Spousal Abuse, Domestic Violence Abuse

If you have been charged with one of the offenses listed above, the reality of possible incarceration, probation, community service, fines, or lengthy treatment programs can be daunting. With your freedom on the line, being represented by an experienced criminal defense attorney may be one of the best decisions you will ever make.

In most cases, domestic violence charges are taken very seriously and your case will likely be assigned to a prosecutor in the domestic violence unit who specializes in these types of cases.

At the Southern California Legal Group, we have successfully represented many clients charged with domestic violence, including many individuals falsely accused of this crime. Our firm takes a collaborative approach to defending each client and aggressively investigates all allegations and pursues every available defense in order to get charges dismissed or reduced to the best deal possible.

If you or a loved one has been arrested on domestic violence charges, contact us now for a free consultation. Contact the Southern California Legal Group today via email at info@socallegalgroup.com or by calling (800) 609-4066 or (909) 544-4988 or simply click here to contact a Domestic Violence Lawyer.

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Additional Areas Served

The criminal lawyers at the Southern California Legal Group offer professional representation to clients throughout Southern California, the Inland Empire, Inland Valley, and San Bernardino County, including Upland, Pomona, Ontario, Claremont, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Bernardino, Chino Hills, Chino and Rialto.

Our team of professionals also represents clients throughout Riverside County, including Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Norco, Temecula, Murrieta, Indio, Hemet, Menifee, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Perris, Palm Springs and Lake Elsinore.

Orange County including, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Anaheim, La Palma, Brea, Los Alamitos, Buena Park, Mission Viejo, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Cypress, Orange, Dana Point, Placentia, Fountain Valley, Rancho Santa Margarita, Fullerton, San Clemente, Garden Grove, San Juan Capistrano, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Stanton, Laguna Hills, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, Villa Park, Laguna Woods, Westminster, La Habra, Yorba Linda also served.

Los Angeles County areas served include Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Burbank, City of Industry, Claremont, Covina, Culver City, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Monterey Park, Hollywood, Northridge, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Reseda, San Dimas, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, Universal City, Van Nuys, Whittier, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach.

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