Certain California misdemeanors fall under the category of “gross misdemeanors” or “aggravated misdemeanors” and have harsher penalties. Examples of more serious misdemeanors are as follows.
- Domestic battery (also called spousal battery) is when there is physical contact made with, but no real harm done to a former or current spouse, fiancé, or significant other living in the same household, someone a defendant used to or is currently dating, or the parent of the defendant’s child;
- Repeated DUI offenses;
- Knowingly driving on a suspended or revoked license.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for a misdemeanor, it is important to receive competent and professional legal counsel. An experienced criminal defense attorney like David Knoll makes a huge difference on the outcome of a case. David Knoll works to resolve your case through negotiations with the prosecuting attorney, including plea-bargaining. When necessary, he will take your case to trial and present all the evidence possible to reduce or dismiss the charges against you.
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