Articles Posted in Domestic Violence Defense

WASHINGTON / December 17, 2020 – A recent national survey conducted by YouGov reveals 8% of Americans report being falsely accused of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or other forms of abuse. The 2,407 survey respondents were representative of the U.S. adult population. The 8% figure represents 20.4 million adults. In 62% of cases,…

As broadly defined, Domestic Violence is “a pattern of physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse, which includes, but is not limited to, threats, intimidation, isolation, and/or financial control.” To better understand the issue of domestic abuse, it is useful to look at the data. In this article, our Los Angeles Domestic Violence Defense Attorney, Chris…

In California, a Great Bodily Injury (GBI) enhancement is a significant factor in criminal cases, often leading to more severe penalties for those convicted of violent crimes. Under California Penal Code Section 12022.7, an additional punishment is imposed if the prosecution can prove that the defendant caused serious injury to another person during the commission…

In California’s legal system, wobbler offenses are unique crimes that can be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the case and the defendant’s criminal history. The flexibility of wobbler offenses offers opportunities for defendants to avoid harsher penalties typically associated with felonies. At KN Law Firm, based in…