Domestic Violence Defense Attorney Los Angeles
Criminal Defense Attorneys, Los Angeles
Domestic Violence is a serious crime in California. Accusations of domestic violence often have numerous devastating consequences both in and out of the courtroom. You will need an experienced and skilled criminal defense lawyer who has the compassion and empathy necessary to aggressively fight for you and to help you through this difficult time. At White Goldstein, we specialize in all domestic violence and domestic abuse cases.
Domestic violence often exists in spousal relationships, dating relationships, among cohabiters (people living together), divorced or separated couples, between family members, or among children. Common domestic violence crimes include: assault, battery, criminal or terrorist threats, attempted murder, stalking, harassment, child abuse, and child endangerment.
The accuser cannot simply “make the charge go away.” Once an accusation is made, the law enforcement agency and the prosecutor working on your case are in complete control. It is not uncommon in domestic violence cases for the accuser to “take back” what he or she previously said and/or to insist that the prosecutor should not proceed with the charges. Even if the accuser claims to have lied to the police, it is within the sole discretion of the prosecutor to decide whether the charges are justified and whether there is sufficient evidence to pursue the case.
As female criminal defense attorneys, we use a unique combination of experience, knowledge, compassion, dedication and drive, to tenaciously fight for, and defend, our clients. There are many benefits to having women lawyers represent you in a domestic violence case. A female criminal defense lawyer who can show the jury that she believes in her client, by defending him or her with both passion and compassion, will have a better chance at persuading the jury that you – that client– are innocent.
In our society it is more acceptable for a woman to show her feelings than a man. Therefore, a woman criminal defense attorney will make a more significant psychological impact on the jury because in our society it is acceptable for her to argue with both her intellect and her emotion. This strategy is especially effective when we represent male clients against female accusers. Furthermore, jurors are more accepting of a female attorney who aggressively cross-examines a female or child accuser; whereas a male attorney who uses the same harsh cross-examination strategy may be negatively perceived as attacking the alleged victim or “picking on” him or her.
Many domestic violence offenses can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. If convicted of a misdemeanor, it is possible for you to receive probation and/or anger management classes. The maximum sentence a defendant can receive for a misdemeanor conviction is one year in the county jail. If you have been accused of a more serious act of domestic violence, for example, one that involves visible physical injuries, threats to kill or injure the victim, or another serious form of abuse, it is likely that you will face felony charges. If you have been convicted of a domestic violence felony, then it is possible to be sentenced to probation. However, it is likely that you will face time in county jail or prison.
As the best criminal defense lawyers Southern California has to offer, the criminal defense attorneys at White Goldstein, aggressively challenge every accusation and explore all possible defenses. Common defenses, and factors in mitigation, include: self-defense, false accusations arising out of divorce proceedings, custody battles, other relationship turmoil, psychological conditions, mental illness, or crimes of passion that are the result of jealousy, anger, or infidelity.
See the case victories section below for examples of our outstanding domestic violence case results.
In addition to defending you in the criminal courts, we work closely with you, your family, and your loved ones to achieve the best possible outcome for you. We will assist you in any related matters including: Emergency Protective Orders (“EPOs”), Temporary Restraining Orders (“TRO”s), Violations of Restraining Orders, proceedings involving Child Protective Services (“CPS”), and will work closely with your family law attorney in any divorce proceedings as they relate to the criminal case.
Of all the criminal lawyers Los Angeles has to offer, there are no comparable criminal defense attorneys in Southern California, who possess the knowledge, dedication, passion and tenacity of the White Goldstein trial team. Ms. White and Ms. Goldstein will provide you with the best service a criminal law lawyer in Los Angeles can offer. For a free, confidential consultation with a White Goldstein criminal defense lawyer, call us now at: (877) 77 WE-WIN or (877) 779-3946.
White Goldstein has extensive experience defending domestic violence cases throughout Southern California including: Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, Santa Barbara County, and Ventura County.
In Los Angeles County, White Goldstein routinely handles domestic violence cases in:
Airport Court (LAX), Alhambra, Antelope Valley (Lancaster), Antelope Valley Juvenile, Bellfower, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Catalina, Central Arraignment (Bauchet), Compton, Downtown Los Angeles (CCB), Downey, East Los Angeles, Eastlake Juvenile, El Monte, Glendale, Hollywood, Inglewood, Inglewood Juvenile, Long Beach, Malibu, Metropolitan (Hill Street), Newhall, Norwalk, Pasadena, Pomona, Torrance, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita (Valencia), Van Nuys, West Covina, and Whittier.
Domestic Violence Case Victories
Charges: Battery and Spousal Abuse
Potential Punishment: 1 year in county jail
Outstanding Result: All charges were dismissed
Charges: Spousal Battery and Violation of Restraining Order
Possible Punishment: 1 year county jail, 1 year batterer’s program, fines, and potential loss of spousal support and custody rights
Outstanding Result: Jury verdict of not guilty
This case was extraordinarily challenging. The client was a stay at home dad with everything to lose. After diligent preparation by the defense, and aggressive cross-examination of the alleged victim, the jury was able to see the web of lies which the alleged victim had weaved in order to accuse the client.
Charges: Violation of a Restraining Order
Potential Punishment: 1 year in jail
Outstanding Result: All charges were dismissed upon successful completion of 20 anger management classes
Charges: Domestic Violence
Possible Punishment: 1 year in county jail, 1 year domestic violence program, stay-away orders.
Outstanding Result: Jury verdict of not guilty
Client was accused of hitting, and throwing the mother of his child. She showed the jury photos of bruises all over her body. Due to careful, well- calculated jury selection, the defense was able to convince the jurors the bruises were inconsistent with the accuser’s allegations, and that her story was not credible.