Domestic Violence Charges Reduced to Simple Battery
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By
Steve Escovar
I recently represented a client at the Rio Hondo Courthouse who had been
charged with Domestic Violence in violation of Penal Code section 273.5,
Penal Code section 245 assault with a deadly weapon, and Penal Code section
417 for brandishing a knife. I was able to negotiate the case, and plea
down to a violation of Penal Code Section 242, which is a simple battery.
This was a spectacular plea agreement since it was also an immigration
safe plea. My client was an immigrant who would have been deported if
he were to have been convicted of a violation of Penal Code section 273.5.
This case was resolved successfully in a manner that allowed for his immediate
release from custody and will not cause his deportation.
