San Diego Domestic Violence Lawyer
Facing Domestic Violence Charges? We Know the System Inside & Out.
With domestic violence charges, emotions run high and false accusations can be made. One of the dangerous things about these cases is that the prosecution may proceed with domestic violence charges even if an alleged victim recants or does not want to press charges. The District Attorney’s Office will have the sole discretion in determining whether to formally charge a person accused of domestic violence – even against an alleged victim’s wishes.
At Premier Criminal Defense our team is here to protect your rights. If you have been accused of domestic violence, we are here to expose false allegations, bring to light any violations of your constitutional rights, and ensure you are afforded every single protection our criminal justice system has to offer. In a situation where no one else believes you or is there to help you, we are by your side. We will fight for you.
Call a San Diego criminal defense attorney at (619) 374-1268 for a no-cost case evaluation.
Types of Domestic Violence Charges
In California, there are a few different offenses that are considered forms of domestic violence. These involve threats, attempts, or acts of violence committed against family members, cohabitants, people in a romantic relationships, parents of a shared child, spouses, ex-spouses, and people formerly in a romantic relationship. A San Diego criminal defense lawyer can build a defense strategy based on the type of charge and the unique circumstances surrounding the case.
Our firm represents defendants across San Diego facing charges of:
- Causing corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant
- Domestic battery
- Child abuse
- Child endangerment
- Child neglect
- Elder abuse
- Criminal threats
- Stalking
- Aggravated trespass
- Restraining order violations
When you’re facing jail time, fines, custody loss, and other serious consequences of a domestic violence conviction, turn to Premier Criminal Defense. Call our firm at (619) 374-1268 to learn more.