Domestic Violence
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Central Coast Domestic Violence Attorney

When you need legal assistance or representation, just give Eric C. Fonferek, Attorney at Law a call. I will set up a free initial 30 minute consultation to hear your needs and assess your case. During the initial consultation, we will discuss the details of your case, the legal process, as well as any fees & costs that will be associated with my representation.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is defined under California Law as physical violence, threatened violence or abuse in these kinds of relationships:
  • Married couples 
  • Couples who share a living space – Cohabiting partners
  • People who having a child or children together
  • People who are or have ever been in a dating relationship
  • People who are divorced.

Domestic Violence - Defined:

Domestic violence includes, but is not limited to:
  • Spousal Abuse 
  • Child Endangerment
  • Threatening or Violent Act, even if the intent of the accused is not to harm the alleged victim.


Domestic Violence - Examples:
  • Criminal Threats
  • Harassing Phone Calls
  • Stalking 
  • Harassment
  • Physical Assault
  • Verbal Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse

Domestic Violence – California Penalties:

Misdemeanors: 
  •  Jail (up to one-year county jail)
  • Counseling (up to 52-week DV program)
  • Up to 40 hours of community service 
  • Fines and fees
  • Stay-Away Order from the victim, to include moving out of residence
  • "No Harm, No Strike" Order for couples.

Felonies:
  • Prison Time (two to four years in state prison)
  • Counseling (Up to 52-week DV program)
  • Up to 40 hours of community service
  • Fines and Fees
  • Stay-Away Order from the victim, to include moving out of residence
  • "No Harm, No Strike" Order for Couples 


Can the Victim Drop the Charges?
  • No. In California, you can be arrested and prosecuted for domestic violence even if the victim does not want you arrested. The prosecutor decides whether to file charges and can proceed with the criminal case even if the alleged victim decides not want to go to court.

Arrested for Domestic Violence? 
Call Attorney Eric C. Fonferek at: (831) 241-6161 today for a free initial consultation.

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Attorney Eric C. Fonferek is admitted to practice in all state courts in California and the Northern District of California (Federal). 
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