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Is Abusing Or Endangering The Health Of A Child Under Circumstances Likely To Cause Death Or Great Bodily Injury (PC 273a(a)) A “Strike” In Riverside County, California?

Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 27, 2015

No. A conviction under Penal Code 273a(a) / Abusing or Endangering the Health of a Child Under Circumstances Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Injury is not a “Strike” under California’s Three Strikes Law. However, if the defendant actually inflicts great bodily injury on the child and is convicted of a felony, it could…

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Criminal Defense Attorney For Assault On A Child 8 Years Old Or Under Resulting In Death (PC 273ab(a)) In Riverside County Or Orange County

Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 12, 2015

Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor (PC 272(a)(1)) Defense Attorney In Riverside Or Orange County PC 273ab(a) is commonly known as Assault on a Child 8 Years Old or Under Resulting in Death in California. To prove that a defendant is guilty of PC 273ab(a) the prosecutor must prove eight things: (1) The defendant…

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What Types Of Defenses Can An Attorney Use If You Are Facing Charges In Riverside County Or Orange County For Assault On A Child 8 Years Old Or Under Resulting In Death (PC 273ab(a)?

Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 12, 2015

Domestic Violence Defense Attorney In Riverside Or Orange County For Those Arrested On Assault On A Child 8 Years Old Or Under Resulting In Death (PC 273ab(a) Charges First and foremost, a prosecutor must prove each and every element of their case beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury. Typically, PC 273ab(a) defenses fall into…

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What Is The Punishment For Assault On A Child 8 Years Old Or Under Resulting In Death (PC 273ab(a) In Riverside County Or Orange County, California?

Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 12, 2015

Assault On A Child 8 Years Old Or Under Resulting In Death (PC 273ab(a) Defense Attorney In Riverside Or Orange County If convicted as a FELONY, the potential punishment depends upon whether or not you are given probation by the Judge. Regardless of whether given probation or not, a conviction of PC 273ab(a) Assault on…

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What Is Considered An Act That “Causes Death” If You Are Arrested For Assault On A Child 8 Years Old Or Under Resulting In Death (PC 273ab(a)) In Riverside County Or Orange County?

Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 12, 2015

An act “causes death” under PC 273ab(a) if: 1. The death was the natural and probable consequence of the act; 2. The act was a direct and substantial factor in causing the death, and; 3. The death would not have happened without the act. A “natural and probable consequence” is one that a reasonable person…

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Is Assault On A Child 8 Years Old Or Under Resulting In Death (PC 273ab(a) A “Strike” In Riverside County Or Orange County, California?

Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 12, 2015

Yes. A conviction under Penal Code 273ab(a) / Assault on a Child 8 Years Old or Under Resulting in Death is a “Strike” under California’s Three Strikes Law. If you, or a family member has been arrested for Assault on a Child 8 Years Old or Under Resulting in Death (PC 273ab(a)) in Riverside County…

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Assault On A Child 8 Years Old Or Under Resulting In Death (PC 273ab(a)) A Misdemeanor Or Felony Riverside County Or Orange County, California?

Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 12, 2015

In California, PC 273ab(a) / Assault on a Child 8 Years Old or Under Resulting in Death is always a Felony. If you, or a family member has been arrested for Assault on a Child 8 Years Old or Under Resulting in Death (PC 273ab(a)) in Riverside County or Orange County, call Criminal Defense Attorney…

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When Is It Considered “Willfully” If You Have Been Arrested For Assault On A Child 8 Years Old Or Under Resulting In Death (PC 273ab(a)) In Riverside County Or Orange County?

Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 12, 2015

Someone commits an act “willfully” under PC 273ab(a) when he or she does it willingly or on purpose. It is not required that he or she intend to break the law, hurt someone else, or gain any advantage. If you, or a family member has been arrested for Assault on a Child 8 Years Old…

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Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor (PC 272(a)(1)) In Riverside County Or Orange County

Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 5, 2015

Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor (PC 272(a)(1)) Defense Attorney In Riverside Or Orange County PC 272(a)(1) is commonly known as Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in California. To prove that a defendant is guilty of PC 272(a)(1) the prosecutor must prove two things: 1. The defendant committed an act or failed…

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What Types Of Defenses Can An Attorney Use If You Are Facing Charges In Riverside County Or Orange County For Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor (PC 272(a)(1))?

Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 5, 2015

Domestic Violence Defense Attorney For Those Charged With Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor (PC 272(a)(1)) In Riverside Or Orange County First and foremost, a prosecutor must prove each and every element of their case beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury. Typically, PC 272(a)(1) defenses fall into one of three categories: False Allegations:…

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