Los Angeles, CA Domestic Violence Attorney Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs)
Domestic Violence is defined by law as a certain kind of abuse, violence, or threatened violence directed toward a spouse or former spouse, partner, and people who are dating. Statistically, women are the victims of domestic violence but men make up a small percentage of victims as well.

Domestic Violence can range from threats, annoying phone calls, and stalking (such as following the victim to and from work, and threatening the victim) to unwanted sexual touching, slapping, pushing, pulling hair, shoving and forced sexual acts. In some cases domestic violence may include child endangerment charges if the child witnesses the violence. In addition the alleged victim can obtain a Protective Order (Restraining Order ) that would prevent the abuser/aggressor from visiting or having any contact with their children. Violation of this Protective Order can be grounds for jail. It is possible to modify these protective orders and in some cases prevent them from being issued.

In California, you can be arrested for domestic violence even if the alleged victim does not want it. In some cases it is difficult for the victim to drop the charges against the abuser. The prosecutor can proceed with the criminal case even if the alleged victim decides not to go to court. A domestic violence charges is a serious matter than can lead to a jail sentence.

An experience attorney in these types of cases can successfully defend those who are accused of domestic violence and take advantages of jail alternatives such as counseling and probation. Do not rely on the advice of friends or family members. Speak with an experienced attorney. Call Attorney Stephen G. Rodriguez to discuss the specific facts of your case.

For helpful information on Domestic Violence, please visit our Domestic Violence Information Center

Assault & Battery Lawyer
Assault is often defined as a separate crime from battery, even though assault and battery are often charged together. Typically, assault is defined as "the unlawful attempt to violently injure another person." Various types of behavior are considered assault - even threats and attempts to physically injure someone come would qualify as an assault (provided the alleged assault victim was aware of the threat).

Battery, on the other hand, is defined as the "unwanted touching of another person, or anything connected to that person." Considered offensive, a battery is an intended act and without consent (permission) of the person being affected. Battery is forceful and/or violent. The primary difference between assault and battery is that battery requires more than merely the verbal threat of harm.

The severity of an Assault & Battery charge can vary. Stephen G. Rodriguez has experience handling Assault & Battery cases, and works to aggressively protect your rights.

Attempted Murder Attorney
In order for a person to be found guilty of attempted murder, it must be proven that the defendant acted "deliberately and intentionally or recklessly with extreme disregard for human life." In other words, the person attempted to kill someone or did something that was a substantial step toward committing the crime. Preparation to commit the crime is not considered a substantial step toward committing a crime. In some cases, a charge of assault with a deadly weapon or an assault with attempt to cause grave bodily injury (GBI) will be charged as an attempted murder if the injuries are serious or the potential for serious injury is great.

Attempted Murder is a very serious criminal offense. Please call our office as soon as possible to discuss your case. Stephen G. Rodriguez is an aggressive, experienced criminal lawyer that will fight for your rights.

Call Our Office and Speak Directly to an Attorney
If you have any questions or would like to speak directly to an experienced criminal attorney regarding your domestic violence charge, temporary restraining order (TRO), or other violent crime, please do not hesitate to call the firm's Los Angeles, California office at 213-388-8824, or toll-free at 800-788-8557 for a FREE CONSULTATION. If you prefer, you may e-mail the firm and an experienced criminal lawyer will be in touch with you as soon as possible.