Assault & Battery
Santa Ana Assault and Battery Defense Attorneys
The Southern California city of Santa Ana is a largely populated metropolitan area located in Orange County. Its corresponding river of the same name, the Santa Ana River, is one of the many natural occurrences in the Los Angeles landscape that claims the Santa Ana title, including Santa Ana Mountains, Santa Winds, Santa Ana Watershed, and Santa Ana Freeway-an interstate used by many of Santa Ana's estimated population of over…
Read MoreLong Beach Assault and Battery Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Southern California city of Long Beach spans an estimated 20 miles along the Pacific Coast of the Los Angeles row and welcomes an approximate population of 492,692. As the second biggest city in the LA metro area, Long Beach is one of the world's largest shipping ports and is frequently considered for its transport services in catering to passengers traveling to and from the city's surrounding counties. The aerospace…
Read MoreSan Diego Assault and Battery Criminal Defense Lawyers
The city of San Diego is situated along the Pacific Ocean in the Southwest part of California. Known for its record size naval fleet, the 372.1 square mile city attracts tourist and business class alike, nationally ranking San Diego as the eighth biggest city in population. Recreational parks Sea World and the San Diego Zoo help support economic growth alongside manufacturing company Qualcomm Incorporated. With so many residents and potential…
Read MoreLos Angeles Assault and Battery Criminal Defense Attorney
Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second largest in the U.S. Over 3.8 million residents call Los Angeles home within its stretch of 498.3 square miles. As a major section of one of the most populated and most diverse counties (Los Angeles County) in the United States, the city of Los Angeles was named the world's eighth most economically powerful city by in 2008. In such…
Read MoreThe Federal Government Has Charged Four Police Officers with Covering up Racially Motivated Deadly Beating of a Mexican Immigrant
The federal government has accused four police officers in orchestrating a cover-up in a deadly beating of a Mexican immigrant by two popular high school football players. The two youths had been charged with a hate crime because during the beating they made racially motivated comments. The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged the four police officers, including a police chief, with witness and evidence tempering, conspiring to obstruct justice, and…
Read MoreI am Accused of Criminal Battery – What Should I Do Next? – California Penal Code Section 242
Anyone who has been charged with battery, under California Penal Code section 242, should be prepared to retain an experienced criminal defense law firm to represent him or her in court. An experienced criminal defense attorney will know how to examine all the circumstances surrounding a criminal battery case to secure the most favorable disposition of this criminal matter for the client. Battery is commonly defined as willful use of…
Read MoreI am Accused of Criminal Assault – What should I Do? – California Penal Code 240
California Penal Code Section 240 defines an assault as an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another. In other words, it is some type of action that attempts to physically injure someone. You will often hear the defendant was charged with "assault & battery." This means that the defendant is charged with two crimes. Assault is different from battery. Assault…
Read MoreWhat the Prosecution Must Prove to Charge and Convict Someone of Carjacking – Penal Code Section 215
The crime of carjacking comes under the broad scope of California theft-related offenses. To be found guilty of carjacking in California, the defendant must have taken a motor vehicle from the custody of another person by force, violence, or assault. For the prosecution to meet its burden for a carjacking conviction, it must be proven, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the taking of the motor vehicle was done with the…
Read MoreCharlie Sheen is Accused of Assault: What this Means and How an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help Him Avoid Jail
On December 29, 2009, CNN reported that Charlie Sheen's Wife, Brooke Mueller, has accused Mr. Sheen of threatening to have her killed. CNN reports that Mueller alleges Sheen said, "I have ex-police I can hire who know how to get the job done, and they won't leave any trace," as he held her down with a knife. Sheen was arrested on Christmas Day and is being charged with assault, menacing…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know if You Are Facing a Domestic Violence Charge
The language in recent case decisions indicates that courts recognize the danger inherent in domestic violence situations. The volatility of situations involving domestic violence make them particularly well suited for an application of the emergency circumstances doctrine, where law enforcement can enter your home without a warrant given that an emergency is taking place. When officers respond to a 911 domestic abuse call, a judgment call may be required when…
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