| Domestic violence is one of the most common crimes charged in San Diego County. It can be defined as an act of physical violence in the home or against a loved one. Assault, battery, threatening phone calls, stalking and intentional interference of communication are all domestic violence offenses in San Diego. An individual charged with Domestic Violence is usually facing a charge of Penal Code section 273.5(a) or Penal Code section 243(e). One of the major issues that arise in these cases is usually the restraining order involved. Immediately, upon arrest, the defendant is ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim. This is often times difficult as the defendant and alleged victim normally live together, share children together or are in a relationship together. The domestic violence restraining order is a written court order that helps protect people from either physical or emotional abuse. It is standard in every case. What is difficult for many to understand is that once a domestic violence call has been made to the police and an arrest has been made, the District Attorney’s office will continue with prosecution with or without the help of the battered person. Typically, charges will be pursued by the D.A’s office even if the parties have reconciled or there are no witnesses to the incident other than the parties. |
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| LAW OFFICES OF BRIAN R. MASON |
A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW FIRM |
