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Domestic Violence Charges in Los Angeles

Facing domestic violence charges in Los Angeles?

Manshoory Law Group protects your rights and fights for the best outcome.

Overview of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence includes abuse against a child or intimate partner—current or former—and can range from verbal threats to physical harm. These charges carry severe consequences, including jail time, restraining orders, and long-term damage to one’s criminal record and reputation.

Key California Domestic Violence Laws

1. Penal Code 273.5 – Corporal Injury: Illegal to cause physical injury to a spouse or partner; punishable by up to 3 years in state prison.

2. Penal Code 243(e)(1) – Domestic Battery: Misdemeanor for using force on an intimate partner, even without visible injury.

3. Penal Code 273d – Child Abuse: Prohibits cruel punishment or injury to a child beyond reasonable discipline.

4. Penal Code 273a – Child Endangerment: Applies to situations that risk a child’s safety or health.

5. Penal Code 422 – Criminal Threats: Making threats that cause real fear; can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony.

6. Penal Code 273.6 – Restraining Order Violation: Willful violation of a protective order; punishable by up to 3 years in prison and heavy fines.

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Los Angeles False Imprisonment Lawyers

False imprisonment under California Penal Code §236 means unlawfully restricting someone’s freedom. If accused, contact a qualified attorney immediately.

Misdemeanor False Imprisonment

1. To convict, prosecutors must prove you:

2. Intentionally restrained or detained someone. Did so against their will.

Penalties:

Up to 1 year in county jail $1,000 fine

Felony False Imprisonment

If done with violence or threats, it becomes a felony under §237.

Penalties:

16 months, 2, or 3 years in state prison

Defense and Help

Possible defenses include lack of intent, consent, or insufficient evidence.

The Manshoory Law Group will analyze your case, build your defense, and protect your rights.

restraining order attorney

If you’ve been named as a restrained person in a restraining order, your freedom, rights, and reputation are at risk. Ignoring the order could result in permanent restrictions — including losing contact with the protected person, being banned from certain areas, and losing your right to own or carry firearms.

The Manshoory Law Group can help you fight the restraining order and any related criminal charges, including domestic violence, violent crimes, sex crimes, and theft.

How to Respond to a Restraining Order

1. All restraining orders start as temporary. Once served, you must:

2. Read and understand the order with your attorney. Comply fully with all restrictions. Surrender firearms as required. 3. Attend the scheduled court hearing, usually within two weeks.

This hearing is your chance to argue for dismissal of the order. Skipping it could make the order permanent, lasting up to five years—and it can be renewed again.

Why Legal Help Matters

If you lose your hearing or fail to attend, the restraining order can severely impact your life and freedoms.

Manshoory Law Group’s attorneys are available 24/7, including holidays, to protect your rights and build your defense.

Los Angeles kidnapping Lawyers

Under California Penal Code §207, kidnapping means taking someone against their will and moving them a substantial distance using force, fear, deception, or threats. It’s a serious felony that can lead to lengthy prison time or even life imprisonment.

Elements of Kidnapping

To convict, prosecutors must prove:

You used force or fear to detain or move someone. The person did not consent to being moved. You intended to harm, confine, extort, or commit another crime.

Types of Kidnapping

1. Simple Kidnapping: Moving someone without consent — up to 8 years in prison.

2. Aggravated Kidnapping: Done during another crime (robbery, rape, extortion) — life imprisonment, possibly without parole.

3. Child Kidnapping / Molestation Intent: Up to 8 years even without actual molestation.

4. Kidnapping During Carjacking: Life imprisonment with parole possible.

5.Kidnapping for Ransom or Reward: Life without parole if the victim is harmed.

Penalties

1. Simple kidnapping: Up to 8 years in prison and $10,000 fine.

2. Aggravated kidnapping: Life imprisonment, fine up to $10,000.

All kidnapping convictions count as “strikes” under California’s Three-Strikes Law.

Defenses

Common defenses include:

1. The victim consented to go.

2. The movement was minimal (not “substantial”).

3. False accusation or mistaken identity.

4. Legal custody or protection of a child from harm.

Legal Help

Kidnapping is a serious felony, and penalties can be life-altering. The Manshoory Law Group provides skilled defense, available 24/7, to investigate your case and protect your rights.

Penalties and Jail Time

Even first-time offenders often face a minimum of 30 days in jail. Felony convictions may lead to up to 3 years in prison. Courts prioritize public safety, so alternatives like house arrest are rarely approved. Hiring an experienced domestic violence lawyer can help negotiate reduced or no-jail sentences.

Protective Orders

Protective orders are common in domestic violence cases. They can force defendants to stay 100 yards away from the alleged victim—even before conviction—and may last up to 3 years. These orders can severely impact finances, housing, and family relationships. A skilled attorney can work to modify or remove them.

Consequences of Conviction

Convictions can have lifelong effects, including:

1. Permanent criminal record and possible felony “strike”

2. Job loss or difficulty finding employment

3. Loss of firearm rights for 10 years or life

4. Possible imprisonment and large fines