Orange County Spousal Abuse Lawyer

Defense for Spousal Abuse Charges in Orange County, California

Have you been arrested for spousal abuse? If so, you may be in danger of facing serious criminal charges and also the possibility of a restraining order that will prohibit you from contacting or coming within a certain distance of the alleged victim and possibly your children as well. Seeking the assistance of an experienced Orange County spousal abuse attorney is an important step to take in these situations. With an attorney to represent your interests and work actively to protect your constitutional rights, you have the opportunity to seek a positive case result and avoid a conviction altogether.

About Spousal Abuse

Spousal abuse is a form of domestic violence that involves inflicting force or violence on a spouse or ex-spouse. Depending on the particular case, spousal abuse may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony - although a defendant will typically only face felony charges if serious injury is inflicted or if he or she has prior domestic violence convictions on his or her record.

Did you know that you may face spousal abuse charges even if the alleged victim suffered no visible physical injury? Under California penal code, it is a misdemeanor offense to inflict force or violence on an intimate partner, even if no visible physical injury has occurred. If the alleged victim has even a bruise or swelling, however, this may be considered a more serious offense of "Corporal Injury to a Spouse or Cohabitant."

In the face of spousal abuse charges, you need an experienced lawyer at your side to defend your interests and work to help you avoid a conviction. Without proper legal counsel, you may be at risk of facing up to 12 months in county jail or up to 3 years in prison or possibly longer depending on the unique case and extent of injury the victim has suffered.

Consult an Attorney Today!

For the help you need to challenge your spousal abuse charges and have the best opportunity of avoiding a conviction, contact an Orange County spousal abuse lawyer at the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah today!