The president of one of the largest rehab home operators in Newport Beach has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, The Orange County Register reports. The man was arrested by Newport Beach police officers on Dec. 4 after an incident, which police described as a “physical altercation.” Officials say the incident involved alcohol and that a sentencing enhancement for causing great bodily injury was dismissed. The man has been sentenced to three years of probation and has been ordered to pay restitution. It is not clear how much, if any, jail time he was sentenced to serve.
The legal proceedings for cases of violent crime, such as domestic violence, can be rather complicated. It is devastating for anyone to be accused of abusing someone he or she loves. In such cases, it is common for misrepresentation and misunderstanding to occur and you may find yourself in a situation where you are arrested for a crime you did not commit. In addition to criminal charges and penalties, defendants also face the stigma that comes with such accusations.
If you or a loved one has been accused of domestic violence or domestic abuse in Orange County, it would be in your best interest to contact an experienced attorney. The stakes are extremely high in these cases because, in addition to criminal consequences, you may also face other issues such as child custody. Defendants will also usually face a restraining order that requires them to stay away from their families or their loved ones. Please contact the Newport Beach domestic violence lawyers at the Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman at (800) 349-1619 for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation. We are here to help you.
