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A domestic violence arrest in Lancaster, CA, can turn your world upside down. You could lose your relationship, your career, and your freedom. It doesn't matter how it happened. You need an expert Lancaster, CA, criminal defense attorney to protect your rights.

Domestic violence means abuse or attempted abuse against a spouse, partner, co-parent, or someone you've dated or lived with. In Lancaster, CA, it's usually charged as domestic battery or corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, and the penalties range from probation and a year-long class to years in state prison.

Our domestic violence defense team is ready to help with your case. We offer free case reviews, and our phone lines are available 24/7.

On this page:

• What counts as domestic violence, and the charges that come with it
• How to handle accusations
• The different parts of the post-arrest process in Lancaster, CA
• The intersection between domestic violence, restraining orders, and custody cases
• Possible formal and collateral consequences of a domestic violence conviction
• Special considerations for immigrants and non-citizens
• Diversion, reductions, and expungement
• What happens if the alleged victim won't testify
• Powerful defensive tactics
• The different steps we take in building a defense
• What sets our lawyers apart
• Common questions

If someone is saying that you committed domestic violence, you need to move ASAP. Talk to our criminal defense lawyers at (800) 755-5174 or reach out online at any time for a no-strings case review.

Reviewed by Attorney David S. Chesley, October 2026. California criminal defense since June 2005, SBN 236611.

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What Does a Domestic Violence Accusation Mean in Lancaster, CA?

The main definition of domestic violence in California is California Penal Code § 13700. It defines it as causing harm to someone else with whom you have a close relationship, such as a husband/wife or co-parent.

Family law uses different criteria than criminal law. For restraining orders, Family Code § 6211 is the key statute to keep in mind. It also includes immediate family members and grandparents. This means that a domestic violence restraining order has different standards than a domestic violence criminal conviction.

There are three main elements the prosecution will attempt to prove in your Lancaster, CA, domestic violence case:

• You willfully touched the alleged victim in a harmful or offensive way (and, for corporal injury, that the contact resulted in trauma);
• There were no extenuating circumstances like self-defense; AND
• The alleged victim had a close/romantic relationship with you as defined in California Penal Code § 13700.

Domestic Battery

• Statute: PC § 243(e)(1)
• What it means: Intentionally touching a current or past romantic partner in a harmful manner — regardless of injury.
• Misdemeanor or Felony: Misdemeanor

Inflicting Corporal Injury on a Spouse or Cohabitant

• Statute: PC § 273.5
• What it means: Intentionally causing a "traumatic condition" to a current or former romantic partner—examples include sprains and internal bleeding.
• Misdemeanor or Felony: Wobbler (could be a misdemeanor or a felony)

The Key Difference: Was There an Injury?

The presence of an injury is the difference between domestic battery and corporal injury charges — because of this, many corporal injury cases involve extensive review of medical records, where your Lancaster defense attorney can challenge the presence and/or extend of the injury.

Charges Often Filed With Domestic Violence

In Lancaster, CA, criminal court, it's common to face multiple criminal charges at once. Here are some related ones you should be aware of:

• Criminal Threats (PC § 422): Telling or displaying that you intend to hurt someone else, whether or not you actually do. This can count as a strike if charged as a felony.
• Dissuading a Witness (PC § 136.1): Taking steps to stop a person from reporting a crime, helping investigators, or testifying in court
• Damaging a Phone Line or Phone (PC §§ 591, 591.5): Cutting or disconnecting a phone line, or breaking a cell phone to keep someone from calling for help.
• False Imprisonment (PC § 236): Keeping another person from exiting a location.
• Assault With a Deadly Weapon or Force Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury (PC § 245(a)): Attacking someone with excessive power and/or a weapon that can seriously hurt them.
• Stalking (PC § 646.9): Repeatedly following or harassing someone and making a credible threat that puts them in reasonable fear for their safety.
• Restraining Order Violations (PC § 273.6): Breaking the terms of a no-contact or related court order.
• Child Abuse (PC § 273d): Physically hurting a child, either completely unjustified or through excessive punishment.
• Elder Abuse (PC § 368): Abusing or neglecting someone 65 or older, or a dependent adult, such as an elderly parent.
• Sexual Battery (PC § 243.4): Touching an intimate part of another person against their will for sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse.
• Revenge Porn (PC § 647(j)(4)): Posting or sharing pornographic images of another person without their permission, in order to cause stress.

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How to Handle Domestic Violence Allegations in Lancaster, CA

What you do now can make all the difference for your future. Don't miss any of the below steps if you want to maximize your chances of a positive outcome:

1. Plead the Fifth Ammendment.
2. Exercise your sixth amendment right to an attorney.
3. Request bail and/or release without bail.
4. Read any protective orders carefully and follow all of the applied conditions.
5. Collect any evidence that could be relevant to your case.
6. Don't hold back when speaking with your defense attorney — they need to know the full story.
7. Don't contact the alleged victim, even to apologize or to ask them to drop the case. That contact can violate a protective order and lead to a separate charge for dissuading a witness. If they reach out, talk to your lawyer before responding.

Following these steps gives your case the best chance of a positive outcome. Our phones are ready 24/7 if you have any questions: (800) 755-5174.

Lancaster's suburban sprawl and military-influenced communities create unique dynamics in domestic violence cases, with many filings originating from disputes in neighborhoods near the Lancaster Medical Center. The Law Offices of David S. Chesley appear at the Antelope Valley Courthouse, applying strategies informed by Los Angeles County's specific legal landscape.

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What Happens After a Domestic Violence Arrest in Lancaster, CA?

Don't underestimate the justice system. These are the steps you'll typically take after police show up in Lancaster, CA:

1. Arrest: Officers only need probable cause. In Lancaster, CA, they can arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence without a warrant even if they didn't see the incident (PC § 836(d)). When both people claim they were attacked, officers are directed to identify the "dominant aggressor" rather than arrest both (PC § 13701).
2. Booking: You'll be fingerprinted, photographed, and processed into jail.
3. Emergency Protective Order: Officers can request an emergency protective order from an on-call judge, often the same night. It can order you to stay away from the alleged victim and move out of the home for up to 5 court days or 7 calendar days, whichever comes first.
4. Interrogation: Police may try to question you in custody. Politely decline to speak without an attorney.
5. Bail and Release: Bail may be available as a way for you to secure pretrial release. Many domestic violence charges mandate a bail hearing where your defense attorney can fight for your release, possibly even on your own recognizance.
6. Filing Decision and Arraignment: While the police make an arrest, they aren't the ones that charge you. The decision on what to charge rests with the prosecutor. If you're in custody, you must generally be arraigned within 48 hours, not counting Sundays and holidays (PC § 825). Arraignments are sometimes combined with bail hearings, in which case you'll be informed of the charges, asked to make a plea, informed of your bail requirements, and possibly issued a new restraining order.
7. Trial Preparation: Your attorney reviews discovery, investigates, files motions, and negotiates with the prosecutor while preparing for trial.

Are You Allowed to Go Home After a Domestic Violence Arrest?

Depending on release conditions, you may not be allowed back in your home. Protective orders are commonly used against people alleged to have committed domestic violence, keeping the supposed offender away from the supposed victim and their home. It doesn't matter if the alleged victim recants.

Breaking a protective order, even with their consent, can lead to additional criminal charges. Instead of taking the risk by visiting the alleged victim in violation of your order, you should ask your defense attorney about options like a "peaceful contact" order that would lighten the restrictions.

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Domestic Violence, Restraining Orders, and Custody

A domestic violence accusation in Lancaster, CA, isn't just a criminal charge. The intersection between the criminal case, restraining order, and custody battle is difficult for anyone to handle, but the right defense attorney will guide you through all of them.

Types of Restraining Orders in Domestic Violence Cases

When facing domestic violence allegations, here are the three typical types of Restraining orders you may be up against:

• Emergency Protective Orders: These are a short-term restraining order, lasting 5 court days or 7 calendar days (whichever comes first). They are typically administered after a domestic violence arrest, but the arrest is not required for the police officer to file for one.
• Criminal Protective Orders: Issued by the criminal court, usually at arraignment and at the prosecutor's request. They last while the case is pending, and after a domestic violence conviction the judge can issue one for up to 10 years (PC § 136.2).
• Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs): It's difficult to fight a criminal protective order, but arguable even harder to fight a DVRO. These are filed in family court, not in criminal court, and are defined in Family Code § 6345. The key thing for you to be aware of is the initial hearing, which typically occurs about three weeks after the incident and initial filing. You may not be given notice of this order, making it even harder to fight. If granted, these orders can last up to 5 years on an initial run, and a further 5 years (or even lifetime) if renewed.

Domestic Violence Accusations and Custody Cases

Domestic violence findings can reshape a child custody case. Under Family Code § 3044, if a family court finds that a parent committed domestic violence against the other parent, the child, or the child's siblings within the past five years, the law presumes that giving that parent sole or joint custody is not in the child's best interest. No criminal conviction is required. A finding in family court, including one made when a DVRO is granted, can trigger the presumption.

These cases are challenging, but there are things you can do to position yourself for success. The judge will consider:

• What they think will be the best environment for the child
• Completion of a batterer's intervention program
• Completion of alcohol or drug counseling, if appropriate
• Completion of a parenting class
• Compliance with probation and any protective orders
• How long ago the incident supposedly happened

If the family court does not decide to remove the custody of the parent who's been accused of domestic violence, they must issue a statement explaining why they are granting custody to that parent.

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Domestic Violence Penalties in Lancaster, CA

The table below shows the potential sentences for domestic violence and commonly related charges in Lancaster, CA.

Offense	Statute	Misdemeanor / Felony	Jail / Prison Time*	Fines*
Domestic Battery	PC § 243(e)(1)	Misdemeanor	Up to 1 year in county jail	Up to $2,000
Corporal Injury on a Spouse or Cohabitant	PC § 273.5	Wobbler	Misdemeanor: up to 1 year Felony: 2, 3, or 4 years (2, 4, or 5 years with a qualifying prior within 7 years)	Up to $6,000 (up to $10,000 with a qualifying prior)
Dissuading a Witness	PC § 136.1	Wobbler (felony is a strike)	Misdemeanor: up to 1 year Felony: 16 months, 2, or 3 years (2, 3, or 4 years if aggravated)	Misdemeanor: up to $1,000 Felony: up to $10,000
Criminal Threats	PC § 422	Wobbler (felony is a strike)	Misdemeanor: up to 1 year Felony: 16 months, 2, or 3 years	Misdemeanor: up to $1,000 Felony: up to $10,000
Stalking	PC § 646.9	Wobbler	Misdemeanor: up to 1 year Felony: 16 months, 2, or 3 years (longer if a restraining order was in place or with prior convictions)	Up to $1,000
Restraining Order Violation	PC § 273.6	Misdemeanor (wobbler for certain repeat violations)	Up to 1 year	Up to $1,000 (up to $2,000 if someone was injured)
False Imprisonment	PC §§ 236, 237	Wobbler	Misdemeanor: up to 1 year Felony: 16 months, 2, or 3 years	Misdemeanor: up to $1,000 Felony: up to $10,000
Assault With a Deadly Weapon / Force Likely to Cause GBI	PC § 245(a)	Wobbler	Misdemeanor: up to 1 year Felony: 2, 3, or 4 years	Up to $10,000
Sexual Battery	PC § 243.4	Wobbler	Misdemeanor: up to 6 months Felony: 2, 3, or 4 years	Misdemeanor: up to $2,000 Felony: up to $10,000
Revenge Porn	PC § 647(j)(4)	Misdemeanor	Up to 6 months	Up to $1,000
Child Abuse	PC § 273d	Wobbler	Misdemeanor: up to 1 year Felony: 2, 4, or 6 years	Up to $6,000
Elder Abuse	PC § 368(b)	Wobbler	Misdemeanor: up to 1 year Felony: 2, 3, or 4 years	Misdemeanor: up to $6,000 Felony: up to $10,000

*These incarceration ranges and fines can be increased by aggravating factors. For example, causing great bodily injury in a domestic violence incident adds 3, 4, or 5 years and makes the offense a strike, and sexual battery convictions require sex offender registration. To get a full breakdown of the potential penalties in your case, talk to your Lancaster, CA, domestic violence defense lawyer.

Domestic Violence Probation

It's common for domestic violence plea deals to result in probation, rather than jail time. Mandatory probation conditions are set in PC § 1203.097:

• A minimum period of 3 years
• A criminal protective order protecting the alleged victim
• Completion of a year-long batterer's intervention program
• If you can afford it, a $500 payment to domestic violence programs
• Community service
• Removal of any guns
• No new law violations

You may have heard of a California law restricting probation to a maximum of two years (AB 1950). Under current law, this does not apply to domestic violence cases.

Collateral Consequences of a Domestic Violence Conviction

Here are of the potential collateral consequences for a domestic violence conviction in Lancaster:

• Loss of Firearm Rights: A conviction of either domestic battery or corporal injury leads to a loss of firearms rights. Misdemeanor domestic battery convictions are a permanent federal ban and a 10-year California ban. Misdemeanor corporal injury convictions on or after January 1, 2019, and any felony convictions result in a lifetime ban.
• Immigration Consequences: Domestic violence convictions can lead to deportation or block a green card or citizenship. See the immigration section below.
• Custody: A conviction can trigger the Family Code § 3044 presumption against custody.
• Long-Term Protective Orders: You could be fighting and/or restricted by criminal protective orders and DVROs for years, or the rest of your life.
• Employment and Licensing: A conviction appears on background checks and can affect professional licenses, security clearances, and jobs working with children or vulnerable adults.
• Relationships and Reputation: If people find out about your conviction, they may not want to associate with you.

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Domestic Violence Charges and Immigration

For noncitizens, including green card holders, a domestic violence case can be more dangerous than the criminal penalties themselves. If either of the following are true, you could face deportation (INA § 237(a)(2)(E)):

• Any conviction that fits the federal criteria for domestic violence
• A judicial finding that you broke a protective order (regardless of whether or not you were convicted of a crime for it)

Several domestic violence and related criminal convictions count as "crimes involving moral turpitude," which are particularly problematic for immigrants. Each immigration case should be treated as unique, as the specifics of your criminal conviction can affect how immigration court treats you.

Because our firm practices both criminal defense and immigration law, our criminal defense team and Lancaster, CA, immigration attorneys can work together to pursue a resolution that protects your status where possible. Never accept a plea in a domestic violence case without immigration advice. If you're already facing removal, learn about cancellation of removal.

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Diversion, Reductions, and Clearing Your Record

A domestic violence arrest doesn't have to end in a permanent conviction. Standard misdemeanor diversion under PC § 1001.95 is not available because the law expressly excludes domestic violence and stalking charges. But depending on your case, other options may include:

• Pre-Filing Intervention: Before charges are filed, your attorney can present evidence to the prosecutor and argue that the case shouldn't be filed at all, or should be filed as a lesser charge.
• Mental Health Diversion (PC § 1001.36): Mental health diversion is an option if you have a qualifying mental health condition that contributed to your behavior. By participating in a treatment program, you can secure a dismissal of all charges.
• Military Diversion (PC § 1001.80): Veterans treatment courts are available for some misdemeanors when the alleged offender has a qualifying condition (like substance misuse), and does not present a threat to public safety.
• Reduction to a Misdemeanor (PC § 17(b)): Inflicting corporal injury can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor — your attorney can bargain for a reduction with the prosecutor, argue for misdemeanor status at sentencing, or petition for reduction after the completion of probation.
• Expungement (PC § 1203.4): After you complete probation, you can generally petition to dismiss the conviction. Expungement helps with most private employers, but it doesn't restore gun rights and doesn't erase the conviction for immigration purposes.

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What if the Alleged Victim Doesn't Want to Testify?

Domestic violence cases are complex affairs, and it's common for the alleged victim to later change their mind and ask the state to drop the charges. That can help your defense, but it rarely ends the case on its own:

• The district attorney decides when to drop the case, not the supposed victim. They may try to use 911 calls, statements made to officers at the scene, body-camera video, photos, and medical records. Whether those statements can be used without live testimony is a complex constitutional question, and challenging them is one of the most important tools in a domestic violence defense.
• Your record can be examined. Evidence Code § 1109 allows prosecutors to introduce evidence of other alleged acts of domestic violence, generally from the past 10 years.
• Your spouse may be forced to testify against you. A married couple ordinarily is immune to compelled testimony against the other, but California law makes an exception in domestic violence cases.
• Victims can't be held in contempt if they refuse to testify. While in typical circumstances, a witness can be sent to jail for refusing to testify under Penal Code § 166, California Evidence Code § 1219 creates a special exception for domestic violence cases.

Be Careful: NEVER reach out to the alleged victim in your domestic violence case. This could be construed as intimidation, regardless of your intentions. If they do want to recant, tell your defense lawyer, who can help take their statement. Your attorney can lawfully present the alleged victim's account, challenge previous statements if brought up by the prosecution, and build a case that attacks the weaknesses in the prosecution's argument.

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Defense Strategies Your Domestic Violence Attorney May Use

Your domestic violence lawyer will evaluate the specifics of your case and choose the defense that fits it best. Some cases are best defended using procedural errors, like pointing out rights violations. Others hinge on actual innocence, such as a false accusation. Still others may be built around intent, if the alleged victim was hurt accidentally.

Here is a breakdown of some common strategies and when they are applicable:

• False Accusation: Unfortunately, some domestic violence charges arise from false accusations. Your defense attorney should consider the potential motives of the accusor.
• Self-Defense or Defense of Others: You can lawfully use reasonable force to protect yourself or someone else from imminent harm.
• Dominant Aggressor: Related to self-defense, if you fought back and both of you ended up injured, your attorney can argue that the other party was the dominant aggressor.
• Lack of Intent or Accident: Both domestic battery and corporal injury require a willful act. Accidental contact, like bumping someone while trying to leave, is not domestic violence.
• No Traumatic Condition: This defense is specific to inflicting corporal injury charges — if no injury occurred as a result of the alleged attack, the charges can be reduced or dismissed.
• Alleged Victim Recants: While the alleged victim cannot drop the criminal charges, their recantation can prove valuable as a part of your defense.
• Reasonable Doubt: In some cases, rather than building a proactive defense, our attorneys challenge the prosecution's evidence and show that they failed to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
• Alibi: When available, an alibi shows you could not have committed the alleged offense.
• Constitutional Violations: If police violated your rights during the investigation, we challenge the evidence and file motions to suppress it.

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How the Law Offices of David S. Chesley Defends Domestic Violence Charges in Lancaster, CA

Our team is available 24/7 to get started on your case. When you call, here's what you can expect:

1. Initial Consult: Everything starts with a free, confidential case review.
2. Bail and Protective Orders: If you are not offered release by the court, we'll argue for lower bail and challenge any protective orders.
3. Guidance During Questioning: Don't try to face a police interrogation alone — we will stand by your side and advise you on how to respond.
4. Defense Investigation: Between discovery, 911 recordings, body-camera video, medical records and our own investigation, we'll learn every detail of your case.
5. Strategy Development: When we have all the evidence we need, we'll decide on a defense strategy that maximizes your chances of a positive outcome.
6. Pretrial Motions: While the trial is pending, we'll file motions that protect your rights and fight against misconduct.
7. Plea Negotiations: Our firm can talk to the Lancaster district attorney and explore plea deal options.
8. Trial Representation: If your case goes to trial, we'll present your defense to the judge and jury.
9. Sentencing Advocacy and Appeals: We don't stop after the trial — if convicted, we'll advocate for a lower sentence and help you explore appeal options.

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Why Choose the Law Offices of David S. Chesley for Domestic Violence Defense in Lancaster, CA

The Law Offices of David S. Chesley has offered California criminal defense since 2005, and is prepared for your Lancaster, CA, domestic violence case. We've been judges, prosecutors, and police officers, and we know where common weaknesses are in the state's cases.

Our Lancaster defense team can offer you:

• Former prosecutors on our team who know the ins and outs of domestic violence charges from the prosecution's perspective.
• Local courtroom experience that we can leverage in our negotiations before trial.
• Combination criminal defense and immigration services, so noncitizen clients get advice on both before any plea.
• Emergency availability, because domestic violence arrests rarely happen during business hours.
• Results for clients. Read about our recent case results, including domestic violence cases.

In a previous case, our client was accused of committing assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence for hitting the alleged victim with a car. We examined the evidence of the injury, argued with the district attorney, and were able to secure a full dismissal of charges for our client.

Every case is unique — examples used above are not necessarily representative of future case results.

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Lancaster, CA Domestic Violence FAQs

Will a first-time domestic violence conviction in Lancaster, CA, result in jail time?

Not automatically. Probation is a common outcome for first-time offenders when there was no major injury. Some of the conditions of domestic violence probation are: a minimum of 36 months of probation, a 52-week batterer's intervention program, and a protective order. Always discuss your case with an attorney to find realistic plea deal options.

Is domestic violence a felony in Lancaster, CA?

That depends on what the Lancaster prosecutor chooses to charge in your case. Domestic battery under PC 243(e)(1) is always a misdemeanor. Corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant under PC 273.5 is a "wobbler," which means the prosecutor can file it as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the injury, your record, and the facts. Related charges such as criminal threats, stalking, and dissuading a witness are also wobblers.

What is the difference between domestic battery and corporal injury?

Domestic battery (PC 243(e)(1)) includes an intentional, nonconsensual form of physical contact that hurts or offends a current or former romantic partner. It does not matter whether or not an injury was caused. Corporal injury (PC 273.5) is different in that the touching resulted in a traumatic injury, such as a bruise. It is also different in that it can be charged as a felony, at the prosecutor's discretion.

Can the victim drop domestic violence charges in Lancaster, CA?

No. Once charges are filed, only the prosecutor can drop the charges. In Lancaster, CA, that is the local District Attorney or, for many misdemeanors, possibly a city prosecutor. An alleged victim who recants or does not want the case to go forward can still help your defense, but that does not guarantee a dismissal.

Can police arrest me for domestic violence if nobody is hurt?

Yes. Police only need probable cause to believe a crime occurred, and domestic battery does not require any injury. California law also allows officers to make a warrantless arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence even if they did not see the incident happen..

Can I go home after a domestic violence arrest?

Often not right away. Police commonly obtain an emergency protective order, and the criminal court usually issues a criminal protective order at arraignment that can require you to stay away from the alleged victim and the shared home. Violating either order is a separate crime, even if the alleged victim invites you back. Your attorney can ask the judge to modify the order, for example, to allow peaceful contact.

Will a domestic violence charge affect my immigration status?

It can. Under federal immigration law, a conviction for a "crime of domestic violence" and a court finding that you violated certain terms of a protective order are both separate grounds for deportation, and some domestic violence offenses are also treated as crimes involving moral turpitude. The specific statute you plead to matters a great deal, so noncitizens should get immigration advice before accepting any plea.

What diversion options are available for a domestic violence charge in Lancaster, CA?

Typically, diversion is not an option in Lancaster domestic violence cases, because PC 1001.95 specifically excludes these case types (as well as many sex offenses). However, some defendants may qualify for mental health diversion under PC 1001.36, and current or former service members charged with a misdemeanor may qualify for military diversion under PC 1001.80. If you complete diversion successfully, the charges are dismissed.

Can a domestic violence conviction be expunged in Lancaster, CA?

Typically, yes. But it may look different depending on what you were charged with. A misdemeanor conviction is typically eligible for dismissal after the completion of probation, while felony corporal injury convictions can often be reduced to a misdemeanor. An expungement does not restore firearm rights, and it does not erase the conviction for immigration purposes.

Will a domestic violence conviction take away my gun rights?

Most likely, you will lose your firearm rights. A misdemeanor domestic battery conviction carries a 10-year California firearm ban and a lifetime federal ban. A misdemeanor PC 273.5 conviction on or after January 1, 2019, carries a lifetime ban under California law, and any felony conviction is a lifetime ban. Domestic violence restraining orders and protective orders also require you to give up your firearms while they are in effect.

How long does a domestic violence case take in Lancaster, CA?

Anywhere from a few months to more than a year. If you are in custody, the initial arraignment and bail phase typically occurs within 48 hours (excepting Sundays and holidays). After being charged, the majority of Lancaster criminal cases end in plea deals, but that can still take a long time to process — discovery, investigation, pre-trial motions, preliminary hearings, plea negotiations, and more can all drag a case out for months. If you do end up going to trial, this will further drag out your case.

Can a felony domestic violence charge be reduced to a misdemeanor?

Yes. Because a corporal injury charge a wobbler, you could be charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony. Your domestic violence lawyer can advocate for a reduction to a misdemeanor at many stages: During a pre-filing investigation conference, plea negotiations, at sentencing, or even after you've completed your probation requirements.

What if I'm served with a restraining order while my criminal case is pending?

Always obey the protective order, even if the alleged victim recants. It's common for domestic violence charges to be accompanied with an emergency protective order, then later a domestic violence restraining order, and if you break any of the conditions, this could be used against you in court. Your defense attorney can challenge the order or ask the court to modify it.

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The Law Offices of David S. Chesley: Experienced Domestic Violence Defense in Lancaster, CA

Get help from a law firm with extensive experience fighting against clients' domestic violence charges. Get help from the Law Offices of David S. Chesley.

The Law Offices of David S. Chesley also offers the following legal services in Lancaster, CA:

• Sex Crimes Lawyer
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• Violent Crimes Lawyer
• DUI Lawyer
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Talk to a lawyer at (800) 755-5174 or contact us online to schedule a free, confidential consultation with a domestic violence lawyer in Lancaster, CA.