Corporal Injury to a Spouse Sentencing & Punishment with Prior Convictions
What Happens When a Witness Doesn’t Want to Testify in a Corporal Injury on a Spouse Case? (PC 243(e)(1) and PC 273.5)
What Happens When a Witness Doesn’t Want to Testify in a Corporal Injury on a Spouse Case? (PC 243(e)(1) and PC 273.5) Often, domestic violence cases have no witnesses other than the alleged victim and the defendant. There might be little or no physical evidence that the prosecution can use to prove that the defendant is guilty of the crime. In these cases, the alleged victim’s testimony is the most…
Read MorePossible defenses for corporal injury on a spouse Penal Code 273.5
Possible defenses for corporal injury on a spouse Penal Code 273.5 Many people know that domestic violence is a serious crime. But they aren't aware exactly what domestic violence is under the eyes of the law. In California, the most often charged domestic violence crime is corporal injury on a spouse under PC 273.5. Corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant is a serious crime in California. If you are…
Read MoreWhat is Domestic Violence under Penal Code 243(e) in California?
What is Domestic Violence under Penal Code 243(e) in California? Most people know that domestic violence is a crime in California. However, many people do not understand the complex laws regarding domestic violence. Under California Penal Code Section 243, battery on a spouse is a domestic violence crime, and it carries serious penalties if you are convicted. But what exactly does "battery on a spouse" mean? What is Battery on…
Read MoreCorporal Injury To Spouse Does Not Require An “Injury” To The Victim For a Conviction
Corporal Injury To Spouse Does Not Require An “Injury” To The Victim For a Conviction The most common penal code section charged in domestic violence cases in California is Penal Code Section 273.5(a), generally known as “corporal injury to spouse”, which says: Any person who willfully inflicts upon a person who is his or her spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, or the mother or father of his or her…
Read MoreI Need A Restraining Order Against Someone In Orange County; What Do I Do??
I Need A Restraining Order Against Someone In Orange County; What Do I Do?? There are several restraining order options in California. A skilled Los Angeles Restraining Order attorney with experience in Domestic Violence Law will know how to work with the court, law enforcement officers and/or battered women’s shelters to help you take immediate steps and file the right type of restraining order. California Restraining Order Options • Emergency…
Read MoreCorporal Injury to a Spouse Sentencing & Punishment with Prior Convictions
Corporal Injury to a Spouse Sentencing & Punishment with Prior Convictions One of the most common domestic violence crimes in California is the crime of inflicting corporal injury to a spouse under California Penal Code Section 273.5. Inflicting corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition on a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, or the other or father of his or her child is considered guilty of a felony punishable…
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