Nicholas C. Rowley has had tremendous success defending those accused of physical, sexual and/or otherwise violent assaults. Our style of defense is as aggressive as the government will be in coming down on you for these types of crimes. Call us immediately at (310) 651-1712 if you have been arrested for, or are being investigated on suspicion of having committed any of the following:

• Domestic assault, domestic battery (child abuse, spousal abuse)
• Battery on a police officer
• Sexual assault, sexual battery
• Battery (the use of physical force)
• Aggravated battery (use of a weapon, or battery resulting in serious injury)
• Resisting arrest
• Assault and battery (threatening and then using force to inflict injury)
• Aggravated assault and battery
• Assault (the threat of injury)
• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Disorderly conduct

SPOUSAL ABUSE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Domestic violence or spousal abuse charges can result in being sent to prison in this state, and thus should be taken extremely seriously. A conviction can occur of the prosecutor can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you "intentionally or recklessly caused or attempted to cause bodily injury, or placed another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent, serious bodily injury to himself, herself or another." Your victim can be a partner, child, spouse, girlfriend or boyfriend, or an elderly member of the family. Because domestic abuse is so common statistically, and because the nature of the crime is such that the accused almost always has an alleged motive, means and opportunity to commit it, the stigma against the merely accused is generally very strong. Ironically, your spouse or family member oftentimes will deny that she was abused (because no one wants to get the police involved, or for the abuser to go to jail and be unable to work, or to lose the custody of children, or to have a criminal record), but the police often can and will arrest you regardless. Likewise, the government can prosecute and convict you even without the victim's cooperation or desire to press charges.

We would be happy to consult with you, at your convenience and without charge, so that we can determine whether we are a good match as attorneys and client, and whether you may benefit from our aggressive, analytical and creative style of courtroom advocacy.

If you have been arrested for domestic violence, you probably have several concerns at this point. Being charged with this type of crime likely has caused the police and prosecutors to interfere in your personal life, and in your relationships. Bail likely was set at $50,000, and the prosecutors likely are seeking to convict you on some very serious charges — charges having potential lifelong consequences, extensive programs and years of probation. To defend yourself, you need a special kind of lawyer — one who understands the "story" behind the story; a representative who can effectively communicate that what happens behind closed doors is never as simple as the police report typically suggests. We are exactly that kind of defender.

We understand that all relationships have their kinks and problems, but we also know that when the police show up they often are just looking for a mark or complaint, and a reason to take out their handcuffs. We have been extremely successful in reviving the history of our clients' domestic relationships; in bringing that drama out into the courtroom; and in forcing the prosecutor to face the reality that the events leading up to an arrest are never as "black and white" as they seem to the police officers arriving at the scene. And as a result, we routinely obtain fantastic results for our clients: custody offers from the prosecutor become counseling offers; felonies become misdemeanors; "violence" becomes "disturbing the peace"; and, if all negotiations fail, we always are ready to take our client's side of the story to a jury of his/her peers so as to have the criminal charges vindicated at trial.

ABUSE OF CHILDREN

The high rate of divorce across the board has led to an increase in false child abuse claims, as parents increasingly attempt to use such charges to gain advantage in custody fights. Other false claims may stem from children retaliating against a parent (or stepparent). Many licensed professionals in California, furthermore, are compelled to reported possible abuse of children, including doctors, police, school teachers and staff, nurses, and those who provide child care. These are extremely serious charges, because if convicted not only could you go to jail and pay heavy fines, but your child may be taken into the "care" of the welfare system.

Domestic abuse charges can implicate both federal and state statutes, and merit the best possible defense to protect your family, your livelihood and your freedom. You need experienced and aggressive attorneys to fight for your rights. Call Nicholas C. Rowley at (310) 651-1712 or contact us online for a free consultation.