Corporal injury that results in a traumatic condition on one’s spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, former spouse, or the mother or father of his or her child is a felony or misdemeanor punishable by 2-4 years in the state prison or in county jail for not more than 1 year and/or a fine of up to $6,000. Traumatic condition is is considered to be a wound or external or internal injury, caused by a physical force, whether it's of a minor or serious nature. Other consequences of a conviction include having to make payments of up to $5,000 to a battered women’s shelter, payments to the victim (“victim restitution”), mandatory enhanced punishment for subsequent convictions, etc.

If you have been arrested for/charged with committing a domestic violence crime such as corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant in California, you should contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Al F. Amer. As a former prosecutor, I bring extensive trial experience and insight into the courtroom giving my clients a great advantage in their defense. If you are accused of any violent crime, you may be facing serious charges with potentially serious consequences, so please do not hesitate to contact us to talk to an experienced criminal defense lawyer for a free consultation.

The Law Offices of Al F. Amer has offices in Los Angeles and Orange County and an experienced criminal defense lawyer who will defend clients accused of violent crimes such as corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant. Contact us online or call us at 714-432-6408.