Domestic Violence

In the wake of information about domestic violence which came out during the O.J. Simpson trial, the California Legislature passed a whole series of statutes dealing with issues of spousal abuse.

In fact, the Monterey County Superior Court has designated a special court to handle felony and misdemeanor domestic violence prosecutions. The District Attorney’s office has designated an entire team of attorneys to prosecute these cases, and they are formidable.

Once charges have been filed, only the prosecutor can drop the charges. Even if the alleged victim wants to drop the charges, the prosecutor can proceed with the criminal case and call on the victim to testify as a witness to the crime.

Biegel Law Firm attorneys have over 80 years of combined experience defending clients accused of domestic violence. We constantly strive to help clients deal with the charges facing them. Our attorneys have successfully helped many clients defend themselves against accusations of domestic violence and helped many others take advantage of counseling and probation as an alternative to a jail sentence. In many cases, the results of the trial spur a reunification process between affected family members to save the marriage or relationship.