Source: https://www.dinanlaw.com/cases-we-handle/violent-crimes/
Timestamp: 2019-04-22 22:22:00+00:00

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Act quickly when your freedoms are at stake!
Have you been arrested for a violent crime in California? Judges and juries do not take kindly to those that have been accused of a physically harming another person. Facing these accusations means you need seasoned criminal defense. Our office proudly serves clients in the Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Lake, Mendocino and Humboldt Counties—and we can help you too.
Assault is described in California Penal Code §240 PC as an action that results in an application of force to another person. The prosecution must prove that you attempted to commit an act of violence and had the ability to do so, but does not actually have to prove that you actually harmed the victim.
Assault charges can be defended against by arguing self-defense or arguing complete unintentionality regarding the injury.
Assault with a deadly weapon is the crime also known as "aggravated assault" according to California Penal Code §245 (a)(1). An assault charge can be elevated to assault with a deadly weapon if the defendant used a weapon to produce great bodily harm or if the alleged victim is seriously injured. This is a "wobbler" crime that can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances.
Battery is discussed in California Penal Code §242 PC. This offense is described as using force or violence against another person. Assault discusses the intent to inflict harm, while battery discusses the actions that caused the harm.
People charged with battery can normally claim consent of a victim or self-defense in their defense. Also, a defendant may be able to prove that he or she was defending others or that he or she was disciplining a child at the time of the arrest.
Aggravated battery is the felony equivalent to battery. Normally, aggravated battery is applied when a victim is severely injured in the accident (California Penal Code §243(d)).
Murder is defined in California Penal Code §187(a) PC as the crime of killing a human or fetus with malice aforethought, which means that the crime is premeditated.
Involuntary Manslaughter: According to California Penal Code §192(b) PC, involuntary manslaughter involves killing a person without malice or an intent to kill but with conscious disregard for human life.
Voluntary Manslaughter: Voluntary manslaughter is discussed in California Penal Code §192(a) PC as killing another person in a sudden quarrel or heat of passion. The crime is not premeditated and is done spontaneously.
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 §187
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