San Diego Violent Crimes Attorney- Criminal Lawyer Answers Legal Questions

If you or a loved one has been charged with a violent crime in Southern California, you may post your questions in the comments section of the video and he will get back to you with a response.

1:11 I was in a bar fight and hit a guy with a bottle. I'm being charged with assault with a weapon. This can't be right? Is it?

No, it can happen. Anything can result to be a deadly weapon; even a bottle can be a deadly weapon. The important point is that you are facing felony charges here. You can be facing up to 7 years in state prison. It can be right. What you need to do is stop admitting guilt on public forums and hire the best attorney according to your budget.

2:09 The police intend to charge me with kidnapping. I took my son for ONE day to watch a movie and my ex pushing the issue. What do you recommend?

The first thing you need to do is hire the best, experienced criminal defense attorney according to your budget. Even if you get arrested and taken in for questioning, ultimately it is going to depend on the district attorney not the police, not your ex what if any criminal charges are filed against you. The best thing you can do in such situations is talk as little as possible, don't reveal any extra details and have your attorney by your side.

4:04 Do assault charges on a minor have higher penalties?

It depends on the type of the assault. If it's a sexual assault, then absolutely you will face higher penalties. If it's a regular assault, it will depend on the injuries, the age of the minor. It could be an enhancement of child abuse if the age of the minor is under 5 years. The age of the alleged victim is very important.

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