If you have been accused of abusing your spouse, whether you have been formally charged or not, you know that just the allegation can ruin your life. The good news is that there are ways forward. Keep reading to learn how a domestic violence attorney can help with charges of corporal injury on a spouse, and then contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 if you require a free legal consultation.

This is a Serious Charge but Too Often It is Charged Frivolously

It is true that this is a serious charge but that does not mean that every time someone is charged with it, a serious altercation has occurred. In fact, if you get into any type of physical altercation in which a mark is left on your spouse, you could potentially face criminal charges for corporal injury on a spouse.

This can happen if the alleged victim suffers a cut, bruise, broken bone, sprain, concussion, or just about any other injury. If the prosecution is able to show that the injury was not done in self-defense and that the alleged perpetrator acted deliberately, then said perpetrator could be charged with a felony charge. This could come with years in state prison.

It Likely Does Not Matter if Your Spouse Decides Not to Press Charges

If you have ever watched a court procedural TV show or movie, then you might think that if the alleged victim recants and decides not to press charges, that the situation is resolved. This is not true. The reality is that it is up to the prosecution to decide whether charges will be filed and what those charges will be. The prosecution can proceed even if the alleged victim recants – and the prosecution will often decide to do so.

There Might Be Many Potential Outcomes

Even if you have been caught “red-handed” and believe there is no option other than a conviction, it is still worth talking to a criminal defense attorney. Depending on the specifics of your case, we might be able to argue for a reduced charge or a suspended sentence. Attorney Fell worked for many years with the prosecutor’s office, and as a result, he knows what they look for when deciding to offer a plea deal.

Are You Facing Related Charges?

Charges of inflicting corporal injury on a spouse are often charged with other crimes such as battery on a spouse, child endangerment, restraining order violations, disturbing the peace, and other domestic violence charges. The good news is that at Law Office of Michael L. Fell, we can help you with these and other related charges. Just contact us today at (949) 585-9055 to request a free legal consultation.