Bellflower, 20 Days of Jail Reduced to Community Service, Attorney Success # 8
Our client was charged with a single misdemeanor count of Penal Code Section 243(e)(1), battery on a spouse.
The alleged incident involved a domestic dispute wherein our client dragged his spouse from a floor-level mattress about ten feet across a smooth floor. The alleged victim had no injuries, but was scared, so she summoned the police to the house. The police then removed our client from the house.
Our client, who had no prior criminal record, immediately signed up for anger management courses after retaining Greg Hill and Associates (formerly John Hill and Associates).
The case was somewhat complicated because our client was subject to a mandatory domestic violence protective order and wished to have continued contact with his ten year old son. His wife also sought a divorce and was intent on making our client’s life as difficult as she could.
The District Attorney expressed sympathy for the case, but her first offer was twenty days of jail, fifty-two weeks of anger management classes, a $400 fine, and 36 months of summary probation. The classes and jail were a problem because our client traveled frequently out of the country for work.
Due to the relationship between the so-called victim and our client and the minimum punishments allowed under Section 6211 of the Family Code and Penal Code section 1203.097, we could not decrease the 52 weeks of anger management classes, as they are mandatory under the code. However, Greg Hill negotiated with the judge, with the DA present, to allow our client a flexible schedule to accommodate his travel demands. Greg Hill also negotiated a modification of the restraining order and had the twenty days of jail reduced to ten and then to community labor.
Our client was happy with the plea bargain reached. Had he fought his case at trial and been found guilty of all charges, he faced a maximum of one year in jail and/or a $2,000 fine.
If you or a family member has been charged with Battery (Penal Code Section 243), call our office today. One of our criminal defense attorneys will speak with you immediately and will fight vigorously for you.
Don't risk losing your employment or your reputation. Call us today at (310) 782-2500 for your free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
When payment is an issue, we have very competitive flat fee rates to represent you or your family member. In special circumstances, we will also consider payment plans where payments are spread out over time. We also accept all major credit cards.
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The alleged incident involved a domestic dispute wherein our client dragged his spouse from a floor-level mattress about ten feet across a smooth floor. The alleged victim had no injuries, but was scared, so she summoned the police to the house. The police then removed our client from the house.
Our client, who had no prior criminal record, immediately signed up for anger management courses after retaining Greg Hill and Associates (formerly John Hill and Associates).
The case was somewhat complicated because our client was subject to a mandatory domestic violence protective order and wished to have continued contact with his ten year old son. His wife also sought a divorce and was intent on making our client’s life as difficult as she could.
The District Attorney expressed sympathy for the case, but her first offer was twenty days of jail, fifty-two weeks of anger management classes, a $400 fine, and 36 months of summary probation. The classes and jail were a problem because our client traveled frequently out of the country for work.
Due to the relationship between the so-called victim and our client and the minimum punishments allowed under Section 6211 of the Family Code and Penal Code section 1203.097, we could not decrease the 52 weeks of anger management classes, as they are mandatory under the code. However, Greg Hill negotiated with the judge, with the DA present, to allow our client a flexible schedule to accommodate his travel demands. Greg Hill also negotiated a modification of the restraining order and had the twenty days of jail reduced to ten and then to community labor.
Our client was happy with the plea bargain reached. Had he fought his case at trial and been found guilty of all charges, he faced a maximum of one year in jail and/or a $2,000 fine.
If you or a family member has been charged with Battery (Penal Code Section 243), call our office today. One of our criminal defense attorneys will speak with you immediately and will fight vigorously for you.
Don't risk losing your employment or your reputation. Call us today at (310) 782-2500 for your free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
When payment is an issue, we have very competitive flat fee rates to represent you or your family member. In special circumstances, we will also consider payment plans where payments are spread out over time. We also accept all major credit cards.
Call us today to let us do the worrying for you.