Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

As someone who has been doing criminal law for over 25 years, and being a Former Deputy District Attorney, and a Certified Criminal Law Specialist, the answer is YES. Domestic Violence charges are dealt with by the District Attorney's office, very seriously. Ever since O.J. Simpson, the world is quite different with regards to DV cases. You should most definitely, speak to a qualified attorney, and retain a law firm you believe will FIGHT for YOU. Most defense firms, such as mine, offer FREE consultations. You should speak to a couple attorneys and select the one you feel has the most experience and will fight for you. I wish you well...................David

Of course you can,

Yes.

Whether you do is up to your attorney to either get you a good plea bargain you can accept, or take the charges to trial if you think you can win at trial.

If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help fight and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses and sympathies there may be.