Torrance Domestic Violence Lawyers

McGregor & Ernenwein are skilled domestic violence defense lawyers who have been successfully defending clients accused of domestic abuse since 1987. Our respected law firm practices certified specialist criminal law in the South Bay area of California. If you have been accused of committing domestic abuse, or any type of domestic violence, contact a Torrance Domestic Violence attorney at McGregor & Ernenwein immediately to discuss your case.

Domestic violence is any type of violence or abuse which occurs within a family, when the abuser and abused person are related in some way. Victims of domestic violence include spouses, parents, children, grandparents, ex-spouses, same sex partners, co-habitants, and other related persons. Some examples of domestic abuse include:

• Assault
• Battery
• Cyber stalking
• Emotional abuse
• False imprisonment
• Forced physical restraint
• Intimidation
• Isolation from family or friends
• Kidnapping
• Physical abuse (including slapping, pushing, biting, choking, and hitting)
• Sexual abuse (including unwanted sexual relations, forced sexual acts, marital rape, and sexual assault)
• Stalking

Any accusation of domestic violence, even a false accusation, must be taken extremely seriously, and you should seek legal counsel immediately. Many argumentative situations between relatives get blown out of proportion and misinterpreted by bystanders or neighbors, frequently resulting in police response to the situation. It is no longer necessary for the “victim” to press charges against the accused person; the police have the authority to press charges even if the “victim” chooses not to.

Domestic violence laws are very tough in California, as well as throughout the United States. New domestic violence and abuse laws are passed frequently, and a violation of any of these laws will result in severe punishment and penalties. The following are just a few of the numerous, harsh domestic violence laws and punishments in California:

• California Penal Code Section 836 states that any person who violates his or her domestic violence restraining order will be arrested and punished accordingly.
• California Penal Code Section 243 (d) states that a person who is convicted of committing battery, which results in serious physical harm, may be placed in state prison for up to 4 years.
• Committing a battery against a family member, spouse, or significant other described under Penal Code Section 243 (e) may be penalized by any of the following: mandatory donations to a battered women’s shelter, counseling costs paid to the victim, imprisonment, and/or other monetary fines.

If you have been accused of domestic violence you should retain competent legal representation from a domestic violence attorney at McGregor & Ernenwein. You have a lot at stake, including your freedom, employment, relationships with family and friends, and your reputation. Call today so that we can begin protecting your rights!

If you have been arrested for domestic violence in California’s South Bay, contact a Torrance Domestic Violence Defense Attorney at McGregor & Ernenwein today!