Did You or Someone you Care about Violate Penal Code Section 273.5?

California Penal Code Section 273.5 is the most commonly charged domestic violence related charge that deals with corporal injury to an individual who is or who once was an intimate partner of the accused.  Remember this…some women and men who are accused of domestic violence are actually victims of domestic violence!

Here are some things to know about the elements of 273.5 –

1.  Did the act lead to a traumatic condition?

2.  Was it an intentional act?

3.  How is an “intimate partner” defined?

4.  Was the defendant falsely accused? 

There is the rub.  Even in this “me too” world, thousands of people are being falsely accused of domestic violence.  Were you one of them?  Please call domestic violence defense attorney William Chestnut right away.  He practices out of San Jose CA and serves all of the surrounding area.  Just give Bill a call at (480) 298-6990.