Domestic Violence FAQ’S
Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 27, 2015
Someone commits an act “willfully” under PC 273a(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 Abusing or Endangering the Health of a…
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Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 27, 2015
In Riverside County, California, PC 273a(a) / Abusing or Endangering the Health of a Child Under Circumstances Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily is a wobbler, meaning it can be EITHER a misdemeanor OR a felony. This decision depends heavily upon the facts, as well as the defendant’s prior criminal history. If you, or…
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Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 27, 2015
A person acts with “criminal negligence” under PC 273a(a) • He or she acts in a reckless way that creates a high risk of death or great bodily injury, and; • A reasonable person would have known that acting in that way would create such a risk In other words, a person acts with criminal…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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