Santa Ana, CA Domestic Violence Defense Lawyers

If you’ve recently been arrested for domestic violence, you probably have a lot of fears about your future, about the legal consequences you might suffer, and about the damage to your reputation such an accusation can cause. And you are very right to be worried! California takes charges of domestic abuse quite seriously, which is why it’s essential you retain help from qualified Santa Ana domestic violence defense lawyers right away.

The lawyers of Confianza Legal are interested in protecting your freedom. We do not judge you, and we want to hear your side of the story and mount an appropriate defense so your life is not ruined. 

Reach out to us today to schedule a free in-depth no-obligation case assessment, and we will get started on the appropriate strategies to protect your rights and freedom. 

What You Need To Know About Domestic Violence Charges In California

Domestic violence charges in California are particularly complicated. What makes domestic violence charges in this state stand out is that there is a high likelihood of false accusations due to the fact that when police are called to arrive on the scene for suspected domestic violence, they are legally obligated to make an arrest. This means that if someone calls law enforcement on you for a scene that they have misinterpreted, you are likely to be arrested even if you have done nothing wrong.

In this scenario you might be thinking to yourself that, if this is the case, you might simply have your spouse or partner drop the charges, but it’s not that easy. Only the prosecution can drop the charges and, even if your spouse has defended you, they might still choose to proceed with their attempts to convict you.

Domestic violence in California encompasses not only physical violence, but also threats, emotional abuse, financial abuse, stalking, throwing objects, breaking personal possessions, and more. But wait, there’s more–if you are accused of committing domestic violence with a child in the house, you can also be charged with child abuse. 

In order to clear your name in this instance, it’s imperative that you work with our Santa Ana domestic violence defense lawyers to preserve your freedom from these charges. 

How Our Santa Ana Domestic Violence Defense Lawyers Can Help

When we work with you, we develop strategies that have the best chance of having your charges reduced or dismissed. Without knowing the specific circumstances of your domestic violence accusation, we cannot reasonably determine what defense might be most effective for you. However, here are a few of the tactics we might employ in order to defend your rights:

• We might prove that you are the victim of a false accusation
• We might prove your were acting in self defense or in defense of someone else
• We might prove that any injury you caused was entirely accidental
• We might argue that you are the victim of mistaken identity

And many more! Without having met you, it is impossible to say what defense might be the most suitable, but we will work with you diligently once you have shared your story with us. Consequences are heavy and can include prison time, fines, and even the loss of custody of your child. For the safety of victims, this type of trial can be fast tracked, so the time to call is now!

Confianza Legal Is Your Biggest Advocate

At Confianza Legal, we do not believe that your freedom should be threatened and your reputation destroyed by a mistake or a false accusation. Reach out to us to schedule a free in-depth case assessment and learn about our track record of defending the freedom of our clients and what we can do for you. 

Frequently Asked Questions

If I’m arrested for domestic violence, what steps should I take?

Your first step should be to contact our qualified legal counsel. Next, you need to take steps to document any evidence that supports your version of events, including text messages, police reports, medical reports, or anything else that could be used in your defense.

What if my spouse/partner drops the charges?

If your partner drops the domestic violence charges against you, you might find that the prosecution still intends to proceed with charges, which is their prerogative. On the other hand, your partner disavowing charges might mean that there is too little evidence against you to proceed.

I abused/attacked/grabbed my partner, but I didn’t cause injury. Can I still be convicted?

Yes. Any pain you cause to your partner can be tried as domestic violence even if you did not cause visible injury. Even non-physical activities like threats can be tried as domestic violence.