Lake Forest, Orange County - Orange County criminal attorney Michael Guisti, who has successfully defended many assault and battery cases in Orange County and Los Angeles, recently commented on a assault and battery case on the news regarding a Orange County woman assaulted her boyfriend with a screw driver.
Earlier this month, Anisa Dukovic, a 30-year old woman, was arrested on suspicion of assault and battery for attacking her boyfriend with a screwdriver. Dukovic remains in jail and is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.
According to Newport Beach Assault and Battery lawyer Michael Guisti, California Penal Code 243(d) battery causing serious bodily injury known as aggravated battery, is a wobbler. "A wobbler may be filed as misdemeanors or felonies, depending on 1) the facts of your case, and 2) your criminal history. Having any current or pending priors will definitely hurt your case. This also means that the unique factors for your case will determine whether it gets charged as a misdemeanor or a felony.
The Fullerton Criminal Defense Attorney explained that a serious bodily injury is one that results in a significant injury. Examples include (but are not limited to a concussion, loss of consciousness, broken bones, and dismemberment).
The Irvine Criminal Defense Attorney further explains that if the offense is charged as a felony because the victim suffers a serious bodily injury, it will be labeled a violent felony. A violent felony subjects you to a "strike" under California's Three Strikes Law.
It is important to hire a Newport Beach criminal defense attorney if you are facing charges like assault and battery. An Orange County criminal attorney with successful experience will be able to aggressively defend you in court. Since "wobbler" charges can either be a felony or a misdemeanor it is important to hire an attorney that has had experience defending a wide range of criminal defense case.
How can an experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney help you in your California Assault and Battery charge?
At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have been successful representing clients for years and our skilled attorney knows what defenses to raise that will help you in defending your case and possibly reduce your charges.
We have helped many clients with felony and misdemeanor charges like assault and battery (PC 243), felony assault and battery, sex crimes, domestic violence, murder, vehicular manslaughter, DUI, grand theft and white collar crimes cases including fraud, embezzlement, or identity theft. Our Orange County criminal defense attorney has the knowledge and tenacity to appropriately defend your criminal charge(s).
If you or someone you know is facing a felony or a misdemeanor, hire an Orange County assault and battery defense attorney today. We have helped several clients in Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Call our office today to schedule an appointment toll free at (888) 478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.
