How an Experienced Domestic Violence Defense Attorney can Help:

The law regarding Domestic Violence is complex and highly specialized. This is why it is important to secure an attorney who is qualified, skilled, and knowledgeable in defending Domestic Violence cases.

An experienced attorney in these types of cases can successfully defend those who are accused of Domestic Violence and take advantages of jail alternatives such as counseling and probation. Do not rely on the advice of friends or family members. Speak with an experienced attorney. Call Stephen G. Rodriguez, Attorney at Law, to discuss the specific facts of your case.

Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Domestic Violence Attorney. If you have been charged with Domestic Violence in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.

Prosecution of Dropped Charges under California Law:

In California, you can be arrested and prosecuted for Domestic Violence even if the victim does not want you arrested.

In some cases, especially with Spousal Abuse, it is very difficult for the victim to drop charges against the abuser. The Prosecutor can proceed with the criminal case even if the alleged victim decides not to go to court. The Prosecutor is the only one who can drop charges because the victim is merely a witness in a government prosecution.

Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Domestic Violence Attorney. If you have been charged with Domestic Violence in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.

Domestic Violence Potential Penalties under California Law:

Misdemeanors:

• Brief jail sentence (0 to 6 months County jail)
• Counseling (52-week program)
• 40 hours of community service or physical labor (CalTrans)
• Various fines
• Stay-Away Order from the victim, including moving out from residence
• "No Harm, No Strike" Order for couples

Felonies:

• Jail time (time can range from 3 months in County jail to 3 years in State prison)
• Counseling (52-week program)
• 40 hours of community service or physical labor (CalTrans)
• Various fines
• Stay-Away Order from the victim, including moving out from residence
• "No Harm, No Strike" Order for couples

Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Domestic Violence Attorney. If you have been charged with Domestic Violence in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.

Domestic Violence Under California Law:

Domestic Violence is physical violence, threatened violence, and abuse which occurs in the following relationships:

• Married Couples (also known as Spousal Abuse)
• Cohabiting Couples
• Persons who have a child or children in common
• Persons in a dating relationship or who were in a former dating relationship
• Persons who were formerly married to each other.
• Domestic Violence covers a wide range of abuse, including Spousal Abuse and child endangerment. Any threatening or violent act, even if the accused did not intend to harm or compromise the safety and security of the victim, could be grounds for prosecution under the California Domestic Violence laws.

Domestic Violence cases are treated differently than other criminal cases. There are designated Prosecutors and special Domestic Violence Units (DV Units) within the Prosecutor's office that stand ready to aggressively prosecute anyone charged with Domestic Violence.

Domestic Violence Examples:

• Threats
• Intimidation
• Annoying Phone Calls
• Stalking (such as following the victim to and from work, and threatening the victim)
• Physical Assault or Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Verbal Abuse
• Financial Abuse
• Social Abuse
• Child Abuse

Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Domestic Violence Attorney. If you have been charged with Domestic Violence in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.