Los Angeles Domestic Violence and Charlie Sheen

Posted on: December 31, 2009 at 5:27 a.m.

Los Angeles domestic violence charges can lead to a legal nightmare for the accused. Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys who represent such individuals regularly have to fight to keep their names clear. When someone has been labled a violator of Los Angeles domestic violence law, newspapers, news shows, community organizations and other institutions seem to work feverishly to harm that individual's reputation.

One celebrity who recently broke Los Angeles domestic violence law was the star of the show "2 And A Half Men." Actor Charlie Sheen has hit yet another bump in the road after he was arrested on Christmas Day following an alleged domestic violence dispute. Sheen’s wife, Brooke Mueller, reportedly called police in a resort town in Colorado following a domestic dispute in which she alleges that Sheen choked her and threatened her with a knife. Both Sheen and his wife were reportedly very drunk when police arrived, and Mueller has since reportedly recanted what she initially told local police happened the day of the arrest. Sheen was taken to the Pitkin County jailhouse and was later released on $8,500 bond. Sheen is being charged with one felony count each of second-degree assault and menacing, as well as criminal mischief. The actor, currently starring in the popular television show “Two and a Half Men," is scheduled to appear in court in February of next year.

While Sheen’s incident occurred in the state of Colorado, domestic violence allegations are taken very seriously indeed by Los Angeles law enforcement. Los Angeles domestic violence is considered any physical violence that happens between married couples, couples living together, or even people not currently dating or married who were previously involved. One important note is that in Los Angeles, the victim of domestic violence does not need to press charges in order for someone to be charged with domestic violence. If Los Angeles law enforcement agents respond to a call and determine that some form of domestic violence has occurred, they may file charges against the defendant even if the victim does not want to go to court. After that, only the prosecuting attorney in the case can decide to drop the charges.

Los Angeles domestic violence can take many forms beyond physical violence; threats, intimidation, stalking and verbal abuse can all also constitute domestic violence and can land you in jail. Since domestic violence charges can be either misdemeanor offenses or felonies, penalties for a domestic violence conviction can also vary in both severity and length. Being convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence or abuse charge can put you in a Los Angeles County jail for up to six months. In addition, you may also be sentenced to counseling and community service. Restraining orders requiring a defendant to maintain a certain physical distance from a victim are often given out for both misdemeanor and felony domestic violence cases. Being convicted of felony domestic violence can see you sent to either a Los Angeles County jail or a California state prison for anywhere between three months and three years. As with misdemeanor domestic violence offenses, felony offenses can likewise also garner both counseling and community service sentences.

Being accused of domestic violence can have serious consequences and should not be taken lightly. If you have been charged with domestic violence, call the attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP today. Our attorneys have a combined five decades of experience in successfully defending against domestic violence charges of all types. Call today to begin preparing your defense at 877-781-1570.

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