Assault Case Results in Los Angeles, CA

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Battery

Location

Los Angeles County

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, a detective left a message asking our client to come in to discuss an alleged battery. The client reported there was no physical contact, no injuries, and no weapons. We were retained before any filing, directed all communication through us, and advised the client to assert the right to remain silent. We engaged the investigating agency and the prosecutor's office, emphasizing the absence of corroborating evidence and the disputed account. Prosecutors declined to file and the matter was dismissed.

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Domestic Battery (Misdemeanor)

Location

Los Angeles County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence and arrested our client for misdemeanor domestic battery based largely on the complainant’s initial statement, without corroborating physical injury. We obtained the police report and temporary protective order, then reviewed subsequent communications. In the days that followed, the complainant repeatedly contacted the client, apologized, and recanted. We preserved those recordings and contrasted them with the original account, exposing major credibility issues. The prosecutor declined to file, and the case was dismissed.

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Assault by Means Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury (Felony)

Location

Los Angeles County, None

Allegations

The client was arrested after a late-night altercation near a hotel parking area. He reported that a stranger confronted him as he helped a companion home, then followed and charged at him again, forcing the client to defend himself. We moved quickly, sending preservation requests to nearby businesses for surveillance and requesting the officers’ body‑worn camera video. We organized the client’s injury photos and presented a clear self‑defense narrative. After engaging with prosecutors and pressing the evidentiary issues, the case was dismissed.