Orange County - An Ex-Police officer of Huntington Beach has been charged with 17 felony counts of assault and batter, threats, domestic battery, and vandalism. He was arrested for assault and abuse his wife and his girlfriend. He is sheduled for a hearing in Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana.
Under California law, California Penal Code section 243, battery is defined as willful use of force or violence on another person. In Penal Code 240, Assault is defined as an attempt to commit battery.
Assault and battery charges can be very serious crimes, and it is imperative to seek the help from an experienced Orange County assault and battery attorney.
If you are convicted of assault and battery, you could face 15 years in prison, large fines, community service, driver's license suspension, probation and more.
If you are convicted of felony assault and battery, under California law, you could have a "strike" under "Three Strikes Law". It can result in an increased penalties. It requires 25 years to life in prison.
It is very important that you contact an experienced Assault and Battery defense attorney immediately. To make sure your legal rights and freedom is protected, speak to a qualified Orange County Crimina defense lawyer or Orange County assault & battery attorney at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti today at 714-530-9690.
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