As a former Deputy Public Defender in Riverside County, Mr. Donath has always been on the defense side of the law.
Top 100 Trial Attorneys in California 2012-2014, 2008 Trial Attorney of the Year by the Riverside County Public Defender's Office, and dozens of other awards and accolades.
Your lawyer should have a passion for defense, not just a passion for money. Reputation, vigor, and determination go a long way in this business.
As a former Deputy Public Defender in Riverside County, Mr. Donath has always been on the defense side of the law.
Top 100 Trial Attorneys in California 2012-2014, 2008 Trial Attorney of the Year by the Riverside County Public Defender's Office, and dozens of other awards and accolades.
Your lawyer should have a passion for defense, not just a passion for money. Reputation, vigor, and determination go a long way in this business.
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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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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Criminal Defense Attorney For Those Arrested For Disturbing The Peace By Fighting (PC 415(1)) In Riverside Or Orange County
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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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