Redding Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer & Law Firm

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Redding Domestic Violence Defense Attorney

Accusations of violent crimes in your domestic relationships can not only stain your reputation, but they can also result in major legal challenges that threaten your freedom. In these challenging cases, you need a Redding domestic violence defense lawyer who can advocate for you. At Eric Alan Berg & Associates, we understand the gravity and sensitivity of these matters and are committed to providing unparalleled representation to Californians in need of defense.

If you find yourself entangled in charges of domestic violence or other related allegations, our responsive and highly adept domestic violence defense team can protect your rights. We can gather and analyze the available evidence to build a compelling defense strategy tailored to your case while ensuring your perspective is heard and considered throughout all legal proceedings. Reach out for a confidential, no-obligation evaluation at your convenience.

A Redding Domestic Violence Attorney Who Is Ready to Advocate for You

At Eric Alan Berg & Associates, criminal defense is not merely an area of the law that we offer services in; it is our focus and core characteristic. When criminal charges are related to domestic violence, our knowledgeable attorneys and support staff stand ready to safeguard the rights of our clients. We can employ comprehensive legal strategies to mitigate negative consequences and steer the case toward a positive outcome.

Criminal defense and family law are two complex areas of California’s legal system, and when they overlap in the form of a domestic violence case, these complexities can become exacerbated. This is why it’s imperative that you call for help from a law firm with impeccable skills in both areas. For those accused of domestic violence in Redding, CA, and the surrounding areas, Eric Alan Berg & Associates is the firm for you.

Understanding How California Defines Domestic Violence

Domestic violence in the State of California is defined under section 6211 of the California Family Code. This statute defines domestic violence as abuse against one of the following parties:

The perpetrator’s spouse, ex-spouse, or partner they are currently divorcing or separating from.
Someone who resides in the same household as the perpetrator or someone who has resided with them in the past (such as ex-roommates or partners).
The perpetrator’s significant other/romantic interest or fiancée.
A person with whom the perpetrator has had a child.
A child who is the subject of an action under the Uniform Parentage Act.
Any other blood relative of the perpetrator within the second degree (parents, siblings, half-siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and first cousins).

Note that the use of the term “abuse” doesn’t explicitly limit the definition of domestic violence to physical acts of violence like assault or battery. The courts in California have some authority to subjectively determine whether an act meets the definition of a domestic violence or abuse charge. The team at Eric Alan Berg & Associates can help ensure that your side of the story is heard.

What Are the Consequences of a Domestic Violence Conviction in California?

The sentence for a domestic violence conviction in California will vary based on the specific details of your case. Consequences are informed by various parts of California’s Penal Code as well as determinations made by the judge presiding over your case. Many domestic violence charges are prosecuted as misdemeanors, but they frequently escalate to felonies when elements like sexual assault or bodily harm are present.

For misdemeanor domestic violence charges, California requires a minimum of 30 days in jail. However, a judge has the power to decide whether that sentence is extended. If you are convicted of felony domestic violence in California, you can receive a prison sentence ranging from a few years to 10+ years. Both misdemeanor and felony crimes may also come with fines, restitution payments, and education classes.

How a Redding Domestic Violence Lawyer Can Help You

In the face of serious criminal charges like domestic violence, you need more than just a lawyer– you need a dedicated defense team that is qualified, strategic, and highly responsive. Our criminal defense team has a record of success developing custom-tailored strategies to defend clients against a range of criminal charges, including domestic violence in California.

With comprehensive support and legal guidance from Eric Alan Berg & Associates, you’ll have assistance facing challenges that come with complicated and sensitive domestic violence accusations. In addition to offering guidance through your case’s legal proceedings, we can also help with more complex situations that include complex elements like:

False accusations
Bail reduction
Probation violations
“Three Strikes” cases
Cases involving drugs or alcohol
Allegations of harm to children
Weapons or gun charges
Charges of a sexual nature

Whatever the details of your case may be, the penalties for a domestic violence conviction can transform your life. Fight back against harmful allegations by hiring a qualified domestic violence defense attorney from Eric Alan Berg & Associates.

What Is a Protective Order?

Domestic violence restraining orders, also known as protective orders, are tools used in many California domestic violence cases. If you had a protective order filed against you, it’s important to note that the issuing of the order does not automatically make you guilty. Sometimes, this is a safety measure used to keep two parties away from one another so that legal matters can be worked out in a stable and professional way.

If you are served a restraining order during a California domestic violence case, you are legally required to abide by its terms, regardless of whether you believe it is necessary or fair. Failure to follow a restraining order can make your legal situation worse and even lead to additional criminal charges.

Eric Alan Berg & Associates: Your Trusted Partner for Redding Domestic Violence Cases

Domestic violence allegations and other criminal charges can represent a serious threat to your reputation, your family life, and even your freedom. When you need a powerful, unwavering criminal defense team that can protect you during sensitive cases, the staff at Eric Alan Berg & Associates is here for you.

On May 4, 2018, Attorneys of Eric Alan Berg and Associates successfully suppressed evidence in a DUI case resulting in a complete dismissal. The client had been pulled over on a Friday night leaving the Market Street Steakhouse. A Redding police officer claimed that his tail light was out and initiated a traffic stop. Unbeknownst to the officer, the car had just passed a safety inspection a few weeks before. The defense subpoenaed the inspection records and called the technician who serviced the car to testify to explain that the light was working properly, and called an eye witness who saw that the light was in working condition the morning after the arrest. The client can now return to work without fear of any license restrictions, probation, or punishment.

DUI Dismissal

A man in his 60’s was charged with molesting and sodomizing five boys in a 35 year period. The sheriffs detective knew at least one of the boys had recanted but he hid the tape recording wherein the boy said it never happened. The district attorney had to search the sheriff’s computer himself to find the tape showing the man’s innocence and showing that the boy said he was innocent.

False accusation of multiple molestation

We represented an old man who was accused of sexually molesting his girl friend’s daughter. The prosecutor claimed that he confessed on tape. The defense showed that it was no confession. Many of the jurors found the defendant not guilty. The defendant eventually avoided state prison and was freed.

False accusation of molestation of girl friends daughter

Our client was a probation officer and was charged with sexually molesting his neighbor and his adopted foster daughter. The defense showed that his daughter had a long history of falsely accusing people of serious crimes. The defense also presented the daughters long history of mental illness. The defense also showed that the police lost a crucial recorded statement of another complaining witness. Many jurors found the accused innocent of the charges and the court dismissed the charges after the first trial.

False accusation of adopted child molestation

Our client was charged with sexually molesting his adopted step-daughter. The district attorney claimed that he had a confession on tape. The defense showed that it was not a confession but a set up. Many jurors found the defendant not guilty and the court dismissed all of the charges. In that case, the accuser originally accused our client of molesting her for many months. The district attorney tried to change the story when we proved that he wasn’t even in town when these crimes supposedly occurred.

False accusation of molestation of step daughter

We defended two Hells Angels accused of rape. At the trial we proved that the accuser exchanged her phone number with one of the other old bikers at the clubhouse, a few minutes after the alleged rape. Through our investigation, we learned that the accuser, a young woman in her early twentys had borrowed her father’s car for the night. She returned it late, making him late for work in the morning. She needed a good excuse. The excuse she used was that she had been raped by two Hells Angels.

False accusation of rape

An old man in his 70’s was charged with threatening 2 sheriff deputies with his Chinese assault rifle . This man was a famous newspaper editor and publisher in the county. He was a regular critic of the Sheriff. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. On Christmas Eve, he and his wife had been burning rat’s nests on his property in Hayfork. As the fire got out of control and spread prisoners from the local fire camp were called to put it out. They were up all night making noise and causing his dog to bark which kept him and his wife and his dog awake on Christmas eve. He went down to the prisoners and told them to be quiet and then went back home.

False accusation of threatening of Sheriff Police.

Recently, a client of ours was facing multiple charges including possession of a controlled substance with a firearm, which is a prison eligible felony. Additionally, the DA in the case was looking to add more prison eligible felonies such as bringing a controlled substance into a jail. Eric Alan Berg & Associates was able to negotiate an agreement with the DA where our client plead to only two misdemeanor charges of possession of a firearm and controlled substance.

Securing Misdemeanor Deal when Client charged with Strikes

Recently we had a client who was arrested for possession of drugs and child abuse. Attorney Eric Berg was able to convince the DA to file only the drug possession charge and not the child abuse charge. Further, if our client continues with their treatment plan the entire case will be dismissed in six months without ever requiring our client to plead guilty or no-contest. If you or someone you know is facing legal troubles give our offices a call today at (530) 223-5100 to set up a free consultation!

Facilitating Substance Abuse Treatment and avoiding a Criminal Record

Recently a client retained us who was stopped for a traffic violation while they were transporting a couple of pounds of marijuana, which was discovered by law enforcement during the stop. Our offices were able to get all their charges and case dismissed in court. If you or someone you know has been arrested for similar crimes, give our offices a call today at (530) 223-5100 to set up a free consultation!

Marijuana Transportation Case Dismissed

Before retaining us, our client had a number of pending cases, and some matters being investigated by law enforcement. They took a plea bargain in which they plead guilty to three of their pending cases, with the understanding that the rest of their pending cases would be dismissed and any un-filed cases would not be filed. Shortly after entering this agreement, the DA’s office filed charges related to an investigation that began before they entered the agreement. We successfully argued that the DA’s office breached the plea agreement, and had the plea agreement enforced – meaning the new case was dismissed. If you or someone you know is in need of an attorney, give us a call today at (530) 223-5100 to set up a free consultation!

Redding Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer