Corporal injury on a spouse can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts of your case. As a misdemeanor, corporal injury on a spouse is punishable by up to one year in county jail and/or a $6,000 fine.
As a felony, it is punishable by up to four years in jail and/or a fine up to $6,000. If you have a previous conviction for battery, sexual battery, or another type of aggravated assault, you may be sentenced to five years in state prison. If the victim was seriously injured, this sentence can be extended.
You need to consult with an attorney from Wallin & Klarich if you want to know what possible defenses will apply in your case.
For over thirty years, Wallin & Klarich has successfully defended individuals accused of corporal injury on a spouse in Orange County.
Call us today at 877-4-NO-JAIL or 877-466-5245 to speak with one of our attorneys. We will be there when you call.