Redondo Beach, Bail Reduced And Felony Domestic Violence Case Negotiated To Misdemeanor Battery – Attorney Success # 13
Our client and his wife had an argument involving his drinking and the wife’s sister. As the wife reached for the door to leave, our client grabbed his wife’s arm to prevent her from opening the door. The wife then called the Redondo Beach Police, who arrested our client for felony domestic violence. The wife had a significant bruise to her upper arm, but nothing more.
The Redondo Beach Police had responded to the home in the past for one incident allegedly involving domestic violence, but no charges were filed in that case. On this case, however, the Redondo Beach Police set bail at $50,000, which our client was unable to afford a bond for to secure his release. While in jail, our client then suffered a seizure and spent several days in a coma. The seizure was apparently related to his drinking.
When the client’s wife contacted us, we immediately contacted the Redondo City Attorney’s office to find out why the case was being filed as a felony. Our contact seemed to help, as the City Attorney agreed the case was misdemeanor in nature, not felony. At the arraignment, we then filed a written motion to reduce bail, which the Court granted. The bail was reduced from $50,000 to $20,000, which allowed our client to bail out.
At the first pre-trial conference, Greg Hill from our office negotiated with the City Attorney for several hours, eventually persuading her to amend the complaint to simple battery, as mutual combat was involved and the client’s wife recanted her story told to the police.
Our client was happy to accept the plea bargain, as his employment would be imperiled with a domestic violence charge, but less endangered with a straight battery charge. The plea terms involved a $400 contribution to a victims of domestic violence fund and 52 weeks of the “batterer’s program” required in all cases of spousal abuse. The booking fee, as well as all fines and community service, were waived by virtue of our client’s 17 days in custody.
The case was resolved at the first pre-trial conference and the Greg Hill & Associates returned a significant amount of the retainer to the Client, since the case resolved so quickly.
If you or a family member has been charged with domestic violence (Penal Code § 273.5) call our office today. One of our criminal 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 Redondo Beach Police had responded to the home in the past for one incident allegedly involving domestic violence, but no charges were filed in that case. On this case, however, the Redondo Beach Police set bail at $50,000, which our client was unable to afford a bond for to secure his release. While in jail, our client then suffered a seizure and spent several days in a coma. The seizure was apparently related to his drinking.
When the client’s wife contacted us, we immediately contacted the Redondo City Attorney’s office to find out why the case was being filed as a felony. Our contact seemed to help, as the City Attorney agreed the case was misdemeanor in nature, not felony. At the arraignment, we then filed a written motion to reduce bail, which the Court granted. The bail was reduced from $50,000 to $20,000, which allowed our client to bail out.
At the first pre-trial conference, Greg Hill from our office negotiated with the City Attorney for several hours, eventually persuading her to amend the complaint to simple battery, as mutual combat was involved and the client’s wife recanted her story told to the police.
Our client was happy to accept the plea bargain, as his employment would be imperiled with a domestic violence charge, but less endangered with a straight battery charge. The plea terms involved a $400 contribution to a victims of domestic violence fund and 52 weeks of the “batterer’s program” required in all cases of spousal abuse. The booking fee, as well as all fines and community service, were waived by virtue of our client’s 17 days in custody.
The case was resolved at the first pre-trial conference and the Greg Hill & Associates returned a significant amount of the retainer to the Client, since the case resolved so quickly.
If you or a family member has been charged with domestic violence (Penal Code § 273.5) call our office today. One of our criminal 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.