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Posted in Assault FAQ'S on February 4, 2015
Someone commits an act “willfully” under PC 243(b) 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 Have Questions Regarding Willfully Committed PC 243(b) Battery On A Peace Officer / Medical Personnel,…
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Posted in Assault FAQ'S on February 4, 2015
What is PC 243(b) / Battery on a Peace Officer / Medical Personnel? PC 243(b) is commonly known as Battery on a Peace Officer or Medical Personnel in California. To prove that a defendant is guilty of PC 243(b) the prosecutor must prove four things: (1) That the person battered was a peace officer or…
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Posted in Assault FAQ'S on February 4, 2015
No. Penal Code 242 / Battery is not a “Strike” under California’s Three Strikes Law. If you or a family member has been arrested for (PC 242) Battery , call me at (951) 667-5293 if you live in Riverside County or (714) 758-5293 in Orange County.
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Posted in Assault FAQ'S on February 4, 2015
There are various punishments / penalties you could face for (PC 242) battery in Riverside or Orange county, California. Here is a list of possible punishments / penalties for (PC 242)battery you can face: a. Up to six months in jail b. Up to $2,000 in fines c. A 10 year prohibition on firearm ownership…
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Posted in Assault FAQ'S on February 3, 2015
In California, PC 242 / Battery is always a Misdemeanor. This means that by law, it can only be charged as a misdemeanor, and cannot ever be elevated to a Felony. However, if the Battery is committed against a police officer, firefighter, EMT, lifeguard, process server, traffic officer, animal control officer, employee of a probation…
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Posted in Assault FAQ'S on February 3, 2015
First and foremost, a prosecutor must prove each and every element of their case beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury. Typically, PC 242 battery defenses fall into one of three categories: False Allegations False allegations are common with Battery charges. Often the person making the false allegations does so because they are worried about…
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Posted in Assault FAQ'S on February 3, 2015
Someone commits an act “willfully” under PC 242 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 Have Questions Regarding Willfully Committed (PC 242) Battery, Contact Us For An Experienced Battery Lawyer…
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Posted in Assault FAQ'S on February 3, 2015
PC 242 is commonly known as Battery in California. To prove that a defendant is guilty of PC 242 the prosecutor must prove two things: (1) That the defendant willfully and unlawfully touched a person in a harmful or offensive manner, and; (2) The defendant did not act in self-defense or someone else. The slightest…
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Posted in Assault FAQ'S on February 3, 2015
No. Penal Code 240 / Assault is not a “Strike” under California’s Three Strikes Law. If you or a family member has been arrested for (PC 240) Assault , call me at (951) 667-5293 if you live in Riverside County or (714) 758-5293 in Orange County.
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Posted in Assault FAQ'S on February 3, 2015
There are various punishments / penalties you could face for (PC 240) assault in Riverside or Orange county, California. Here is a list of possible punishments / penalties for (PC 240) Assault you can face: a. Up to six months in jail b. Up to $1,000 in fines c. A 10 year prohibition on firearm…
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