40 Year Old Virgin...Assault?

Posted on: September 15, 2010 at 8:20 p.m.

The film 40-Year-Old-Virgin starred Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogan, Elizabeth Banks and many other comedic actors, making audiences laugh for two hours. However, a case involving of the actors has jurors concerned and not laughing at all. Actor Shelley Malil, who played one of the store employees in the film, is currently on trial where he stands accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend 20 times in a fit of jealousy. He is domestic violence crime is being defended by a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney who is helping Malil protect his future. In this complex case, the stakes could not be higher.

Malil's defense involves some of his own testimony. When questioned by his Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, the 40-Year-Old-Virgin actor said he did not remember stabbing Kendra Beebe (his girlfriend at the time), although he did remember lashing out with a knife after a confrontation with a man in the backyard of the woman's home in San Marcos, CA. Malil is from Sherman Oaks and is charged with unpremeditated attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary. If convicted, he could face up to 21 years in prison. Prosecutors allege that Malil brought the knife with him when he showed up at Beebe's home, uninvited. The woman, who has two children, testified that Malil approached her and she thought he was going to give her a hug. Instead, he stabbed her. During the trial, which ends this week, former coworkers of the woman testified that the night before the stabbing, Malil emailed them all picture of himself having sex with Beebe.

As you can see, prosecution tactics and testimony involve attacking the defendant's character, background and state of mind. It may have been inappropriate for Malil to have sent sexual photos, but the prosecutors are stating that it shows he's capable of attacking Beebe. Without a skilled Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney representing him, Malil would be facing such tactics with no real means for defense.

If you or someone you love has been accused of domestic violence, you need an lawyer you can trust to have your back. At Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP, our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys will supply you with the legal representation you need for any criminal trial. Contact us today at 877-781-1570.

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