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Chula Vista Assault and Battery Defense Lawyers

By Walin & Klarich

The Southern California city of Chula Vista is a hub for businesses and tourists alike, and lies along the coast, stretching an estimated 51.2 square miles. Its evaluated population of 217,478 does not include the large number of travelers and tradesmen that enter the city annually in search of vacation and commerce. Like other major cities that cater to a variety of consumers and residents, situations of arrest for assault and battery can sometimes occur. Assault and battery criminal charges can stagger the life of an individual in many ways. If convicted of assault or battery, an individual may face unfortunate consequences like fines and imprisonment. According to California Penal Code Section 242, a person can be taken into police custody for battery if he or she makes non-consensual physical contact with another person...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on March 11, 2010 (boomark / email).