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Assault FAQ’S

What Types Of Defenses Can An Attorney Use If You Are Facing Charges In Riverside County or Orange County For Disturbing the Peace by Fighting (PC 415(1))?

Posted in Assault FAQ'S on April 15, 2015

California Defense Attorney For Disturbing the Peace by Fighting (PC 415(1)) First and foremost, a prosecutor must prove each and every element of their case beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury. Typically, PC 415(1) defenses fall into one of four categories: 1. False Allegations: False allegations are common with Disturbing the Peace charges. Sometimes…

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What Is Considered “Willfully” If You Have Been Charged Disturbing The Peace By Fighting (PC 415(1)) In Riverside County Or Orange County?

Posted in Assault FAQ'S on April 15, 2015

Someone commits an act “willfully” under PC 415(1) 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 Disturbing the Peace by Fighting in Riverside…

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Disturbing The Peace By Fighting (PC 415(1)) In Riverside County Or Orange County

Posted in Assault FAQ'S on April 15, 2015

Criminal Defense Attorney For Those Arrested For Disturbing The Peace By Fighting (PC 415(1)) In Riverside Or Orange County

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What Is The Penalty For Assault On A Peace Officer Or Firefighter With A Deadly Weapon Or By Means Of Force Likely To Create Great Bodily Injury (PC 245(c)) In Riverside County Or Orange County California?

Posted in Assault FAQ'S on April 8, 2015

California Defense Attorney For Assault on a Peace Officer or Firefighter With a Deadly Weapon or By Means of Force Likely to Create Great Bodily Injury (PC 245(c)) 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,…

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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 Peace Officer Or Firefighter With A Deadly Weapon Or By Means Of Force Likely To Create Great Bodily Injury (PC 245(c))?

Posted in Assault FAQ'S on April 8, 2015

Defense Lawyer For Assault on a Peace Officer or Firefighter With a Deadly Weapon or By Means of Force Likely to Create Great Bodily Injury (PC 245(c)) First and foremost, a prosecutor must prove each and every element of their case beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury. Typically, PC 245(c) defenses fall into one…

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Assault On A Peace Officer Or Firefighter With A Deadly Weapon Or By Means Of Force Likely To Create Great Bodily Injury (PC 245(c)) In Riverside County Or Orange County

Posted in Assault FAQ'S on April 8, 2015

Defense Attorney For Assault on a Peace Officer or Firefighter With a Deadly Weapon or By Means of Force Likely to Create Great Bodily Injury (PC 245(c)) PC 245(c) is commonly known as Assault on a Peace Officer or Firefighter With a Deadly Weapon or By Means of Force Likely to Create Great Bodily Injury…

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What Is Considered A “Deadly Weapon” If You Have Been Charged With Assault On A Peace Officer Or Firefighter With A Deadly Weapon Or By Means Of Force Likely To Create Great Bodily Injury (PC 245(c)) In Riverside County or Orange County?

Posted in Assault FAQ'S on April 8, 2015

A deadly weapon under PC 245(c) is defined as any object, instrument, or weapon that is inherently deadly, or one that is used in such a way that it is capable of causing and likely to cause death or great bodily injury. If you, or a family member has been arrested for assaulting a police…

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What Does “Great Bodily Injury” Mean If Someone Has Been Arrested For Assault On A Peace Officer Or Firefighter With A Deadly Weapon Or By Means Of Force Likely To Create Great Bodily Injury (PC 245(c)) In Riverside County Or Orange County?

Posted in Assault FAQ'S on April 8, 2015

“Great Bodily Injury” means significant or substantial physical injury. It is an injury that is greater than minor or moderate harm. Whether an injury is “Great Bodily Injury” depends heavily on the facts of your particular case. If you, or a family member has been arrested for assaulting a police officer or firefighter in Riverside…

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What Does “Willfully” Mean If You Have Been Arrested For Assault On A Peace Officer Or Firefighter With A Deadly Weapon Or By Means Of Force Likely To Create Great Bodily Injury (PC 245(c)) In Riverside County Or Orange County?

Posted in Assault FAQ'S on April 8, 2015

Someone commits an act “willfully” under PC 243(c)(1) 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 assaulting a police officer or firefighter in…

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Is Assault On A Peace Officer Or Firefighter With A Deadly Weapon Or By Means Of Force Likely To Create Great Bodily Injury (PC 245(c)) A Misdemeanor Or A Felony In Riverside County Or Orange County California?

Posted in Assault FAQ'S on April 8, 2015

In California, PC 245(c)/Assault on a Peace Officer or Firefighter With a Deadly Weapon or By Means of Force Likely to Create Great Bodily Injury is always a Felony. If you, or a family member has been arrested for assaulting a police officer or firefighter in Riverside County or Orange County, call Criminal Defense Attorney…

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