7 Possible Penalties For Domestic Violence In California

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7 POSSIBLE PENALTIES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN
CALIFORNIA
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If you are facing a charge of domestic violence,
chances are youre frustrated and maybe even a
bit frightened by the potential outcome of your
pending case. And thats understandable since the
state of California takes accusations of domestic
violence very seriously. Unfortunately, many
innocent people are accused of domestic violence
every day.
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Domestic violence in California is punishable by
jail or prison sentence, with mandatory jail time
based on the nature of the offense. Convicted
persons also face penalties. These penalties
apply regardless of whether the accused is
sentenced to probation, both summary probation
for misdemeanor convictions and formal probation
for felony offenders. Here You Can Find 7
Possible Penalties for Domestic Violence.
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7 POSSIBLE PENALTIES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN
CALIFORNIA
Payment of steep fines
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Restitution to the victim
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Payment of steep fines
Loss of custody of children
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Payment of steep fines
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Loss of rights to own and carry a gun
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7 POSSIBLE PENALTIES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN
CALIFORNIA
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Loss of rights to own and carry a gun
Mandatory requirement to participate in
Californias Batterers Intervention Program
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For non-citizens, potential deportation or
declaration of inadmissibility to the country
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• The incident was accidental
• The victim is falsely accusing the defendant
• The defendant was acting in self-defense when the
  incident occurred
• The injuries from the incident were not a result
  of the actions of the defendant

POSSIBLE DEFENSES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Being convicted of a domestic violence offense
can have consequences that are nothing short of
devastating, so pleading not guilty and seeking
out a seasoned attorney is a smart move. If you
or someone you love are facing accusations of
domestic violence, you are not alone. Los Angeles
domestic violence attorneys at Okabe Haushalter
work tirelessly and aggressively for thr clients,
with an eye towards minimizing any ramifications
of charges in criminal court.
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