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What are the exact charges I could be facing for “domestic violence in California?

April 26, 2017California Charges domestic violence exact facing

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What are the exact charges I could be facing for “domestic violence in California?

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The usual “Domestic Violence” charges are Penal Code Sections: • 243(e) Misdemeanor Battery. • 273.5 Felony Battery (Battery with Injury, no matter how slight the injury). This section may be charged by the D.A. as either a felony or a misdemeanor. • 422 Threat to commit crime involving death or great bodily injury. This may be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor. • 273.6 A misdemeanor. Violation of a restraining order.

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The usual domestic violence charges are Penal Code Sections: • 243(e): Misdemeanor Battery. • 273.5: Felony Battery (Battery with Injury, no matter how slight the injury). This section may be charged by the district attorney as either a felony or a misdemeanor. • 422: Threat to commit crime involving death or great bodily injury. This may be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor. • 273.6: A misdemeanor. Violation of a restraining order.