Our law firm’s knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys will defend you from any domestic violence charge or obtain a temporary restraining orders (TRO) to protect you.
At Gupta & Trujillo, our dedicated criminal defense lawyers will assist you with your domestic violence accusation throughout Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County. Contact our office for a free consultation.
In California, you may be accused of domestic violence if you are in a domestic relationship and cause injury to someone in a domestic relationship. A domestic relationship involves, but is not limited to a(n):
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Spouse (or former spouse);
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Family member;
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Cohabitant (or former cohabitant);
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Someone you are dating (or someone you dated in the past);
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Child; and
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Elder.
Actions that could be considered domestic violence include, but are not limited to:
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Hitting;
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Slapping;
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Punching;
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Physical abuse;
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Emotional abuse; and
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Sexual abuse.
If you have been accused of domestic violence, it is important that you contact Gupta & Trujillo immediately. Understandably so, law enforcement, district attorney's offices and the courts take all accusations of domestic violence very seriously and act quickly to protect domestic violence victims. Sometimes, even a domestic violence accusation can be a destructive force in your life. You may be forced to comply with preventative measures intended to protect the potential victim(s).
Generally, domestic violence charges can result in jail time and fines. Gupta & Trujillo will work hard to aggressively protect your rights and interests at the outset of your accusation.
At Gupta & Trujillo, we are here to help you through a domestic violence charge. If you did, in fact, engage in domestic violence, we will work effectively with prosecutors to help reduce the likelihood of conviction. Further, we will do everything within our knowledge and experience to guide you to a path that can minimize your legal and personal consequences. If you were falsely accused, we will help you prove your innocence.
Immigration and Domestic Violence
Under immigration laws, domestic violence charges are categorized as “crimes of moral turpitude.” A domestic violence conviction may get you deportated if you are not a U.S. Citizen. If you are an immigrant and charged with domestic violence, contact our office immediately. We will fight to avoid a criminal conviction and help you avoid deportation. |