La Puente, CA Domestic Violence Defense Lawyers

Earning a reputation as an abusive partner is bad, but if you live in California, the destruction of your reputation is only the beginning of the consequences for a domestic violence conviction. If you want any chance of clearing your name and avoiding the harsh legal penalties associated with charges of abuse, you need to enlist the help of our La Puente domestic violence defense lawyers.

At Confianza Legal, we believe that you should have the means to ferociously defend your rights. We understand that at this time, you might feel like you are being judged and can’t trust the intentions of other people, particularly if you have suffered a betrayal in the form of a false accusation. However, we dedicate ourselves to putting forth the best effort for our clients so they potentially have their charges reduced or dropped. 

Reach out to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can defend you against life-ruining charges.

Understanding Domestic Violence In California

In California, domestic violence laws are stringent and, due to the way they are constructed, can sometimes upheave the lives of perfectly innocent people. 

When police arrive on the scene of a domestic violence call, they are obligated to make an arrest. For example, if you are living in an apartment and an argument with your spouse gets too loud and a neighbor makes a call to the police, they will potentially arrest you even if you and your spouse have since resolved your argument without resorting to violence.

In this instance, you might assume that the situation can be fixed by having your spouse simply drop charges. Not so. Technically, your spouse in this example is not the one bringing charges against you. Charges can only be dropped by the prosecution, and they might not be interested in doing so, which means you would need to go through the domestic violence trial, potentially losing a lot of money and time, not to mention your reputation. 

Luckily, our La Puente domestic violence defense lawyers can usher you through this process and protect you from these insidious charges. 

How Our La Puente Domestic Violence Defense Lawyers Can Help

You can have domestic violence charges brought against you for physical violence against a partner, but also for threats, emotional abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse, or stalking and harassment.

Besides the destruction of your reputation, there are many potential penalties you can suffer for a domestic violence conviction, including but by no means limited to:

• Prison time, potentially for decades
• Fines, potentially thousands of dollars
• Losing your right to own a gun
• Court-mandated rehab
• Court-mandated community service
• Loss of child custody or visitation
• Deportation if you are here on a green card

And more, including social consequences such as the loss of your job or housing. If you are facing domestic violence charges, there are ways in which we could defend you from these ruinous penalties. Some arguments that we might implement include:

• Proving that you were acting in self-defense or defense of someone else
• Proving that you only caused harm unintentionally
• Proving that you are a victim of a false accusation

And more! We will work with you to understand the circumstances of your case and construct a strategy for your defense that has the best chance of having your charges reduced or dropped. 

Confianza Legal Can Help You Fight Domestic Violence Charges

At Confianza Legal, we believe that you deserve the legal help to defend your rights and liberties. We have over two decades of experience helping people clear their names from domestic violence charges, and we can apply that experience to help you. Reach out to schedule a free initial consultation, and we will begin work on your defense!

Frequently Asked Questions

What does domestic violence include?

Domestic violence can be committed against spouses, as well as co-habitants, romantic partners, ex-spouses or partners, and co-parents. It can be physical violence, or it can also be online abuse, financial abuse, or the like. 

What steps can I take if I am arrested for domestic violence?

Contacting legal counsel should be your first move after an arrest. Otherwise, you should begin documenting any evidence you have against the domestic violence claims and complying with law enforcement and any orders against you.

Will I lose access to my children if I am convicted of domestic violence?

Ultimately, whether you will lose access to your children is dependent on a judge. However, there is a significant chance that you will be denied custody or visitation due to a domestic violence conviction, which is even more reason to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible.