Fresno Businessman Held in Woman’s Beating
A well known Fresno businessman was being held in Fresno County Jail on felony domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon and other charges. Bail was $421,000.
According to an account, the businessman had been arrested on suspicion of brutally beating a woman and holding a knife to her neck. The argument was apparently over a watch that had a value of approximately $135,000. Offices found bruises and scratches all over the woman’s arm and neck when they responded to the call for help.
The California penal code defines abuse as “intentionally or recklessly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury, or placing another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent, serious bodily injury to himself, herself or another”. Domestic violence in California can refer to violence between spouses, partners, former partners or spouses, children, individuals involved in a dating relationship, or elder abuse.
Cases like these can be extremely complicated. Many factors need to be taken into consideration including such information as your “character”, community involvement, prior charges, as well as current and prior counseling. The judge may impose alternative sentencing to prison but it is imperative that you get competent legal representation.
If you or someone you know has been arrested, or is being investigated for a crime, you need advice from an experienced Los Angeles domestic abuse defense lawyer. Protect your rights and your freedom. Call the Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf today for a free consultation.
