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Huntington Beach Police Officer's Domestic Violence on Wife
October 14, 2009

Posted In: Assault and Battery , Criminal Defense , Domestic Violence , Felony
By Michael L. Guisti on October 14, 2009 8:00 AM | Permalink

HUNTINGTON BEACH - A Huntington Beach police officer, James Roberts, has been charged with domestic violence for assaulting his ex-wife. The wife now is suing the Huntington Beach City for police officers ignoring and covering up the case.

The police officer was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with assaulting and abusing his ex-wife. There were17 felony counts of domestic violence and assault and battery charges again him. She also filed the claim against the Huntington Beach city officers who have been allegedly trying to cover up this case.

Domestic Violence is a serious crime and it involves violence or threats upon another person. Under California Penal Code sections, Domestic Violence or Domestic Abuse involves charges such as: Spousal Abuse ( PC 273.5 ); Assault ( PC 240-241); Battery ( PC 242-243 ); Criminal Threats ( PC 422); Threatening phone call ( PC 653 ); Intimidating a witness or victim ( PC 136).

Domestic Violence can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the seriousness of the case and the prior criminal records of the defendant. Domestic violence or domestic abuse with serious Injuries usually is charged as felonies.

Domestic violence is one of the most aggressively prosecuted crimes. The penalties for domestic violence can be severe, and it carries heavy punishment. The Court usually also issues a restraining order to make sure defendant stay away from the victim.

If you have been arrested for domestic violence, you need to seek an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney immediately so that your rights can be protected. Our domestic violence attorneys have successfully defended clients in Orange County (Santa Ana, Fullerton, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Tustin and Westminster), Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego and San Bernardino.

How an experienced Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney can help you in your Southern California Domestic Violence defense ?

At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our experienced Southern California Criminal defense attorneys are committed to protect your rights and freedom and we will put our experience to work for you. We have handled hundreds of domestic violence cases and our attorneys are capable of getting the charges reduced or dismissed.

If you are facing domestic violence charges or any other crimes, you need to contact us immediately at 714-530-9690. Call us to set up a free consultation with our most experienced criminal defense lawyer to discuss your case further.

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