California Penal Code Section 273.5
by
Randy Collins on Apr. 26, 2012
Criminal Criminal Felony Criminal Misdemeanor
Summary: Corporal Injury is when someone injures another person, through assault. More specifically it is domestic violence, because it focuses on assaults that are committed in the home, or on a partner.
Definition
Corporal Injury under California Penal Code Section 273.5, is a criminal offence and it is normally filed as either a felony or misdemeanor. Corporal Injury is when someone injures another person, through assault. More specifically it is domestic violence, because it focuses on assaults that are committed in the home, or on a partner. See below for details.
Elements of the Crime
In order to take a Corporal Injury CPC 273.5 case to trial, certain elements of the crime will have to be proven. This includes:
· That the defendant assaulted and injured either:
o Someone living in their house
o A current or past, husband or wife
o A co-parent
Punishments for CPC 273.5
These penalties are to be determined by a judge and he/she will make a decision based on the circumstances surrounding the case.
When found guilty of Corporal Injury, it is usually filed as either a misdemeanor or felony, which includes:
Misdemeanor charges for Corporal Injury include up to one year in jail and up to six thousand dollars in fines.
Felony charges for Corporal Injury include up between two to four years in prison and a probation.
Legal Defenses for California Penal Code 273.5
A good lawyer can present many legal and valid defenses for Corporal Injury charges under California Penal Code 273.5 to prove someone’s innocence. MacGregor and Collins is based in Orange County, California, and has successfully defended those who were falsely accused of Corporal Injury. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer, should you be on trial for Corporal Injury.
Learn more about other California Section Penal Codes here.