Bill Approved to Allow Electronic Monitoring of Domestic Violence Defendants

The domestic violence lawyers at Wallin & Klarich have handled numerous domestic violence cases.  Our Ventura County criminal domestic violence lawyers keep current with the ever-changing laws and regulations related to domestic violence crimes.

A bill crafted after the 2009 slaying of a California woman cleared its first hurdle this week.  Known as “Lisa’s Law,” the legislation is named for Litizia “Lisa” Zindell, who was 30 at the time she was killed. Zindell was killed by her ex-fiance the day after his release from jail, despite several restraining order violations.

The California Assembly Appropriations Committee approved the bill Monday.  Members of the committee stated that the bill will give victims of domestic violence more protection and safety from their alleged abusers.  The bill allows for the electronic monitoring of defendants in domestic violence cases.

In California, domestic violence is codified in part under Penal Code section 273.5.  It states in pertinent part that “any person who willfully inflicts upon a person who is his or her spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, or the mother or father of his or her child, corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition is guilty of a felony.”  If convicted, a defendant faces up to four years in custody

If you have been charged with a domestic violence crime, it is imperative that you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney.  Hiring an experienced Ventura County criminal defense law firm can greatly increase your chances of maintaining your freedom.  The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have been helping people for over 40 years.

Please feel free to contact Wallin & Klarich to discuss your domestic violence case. You can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 888-749-0034 or go to our fill out our intake form for immediate assistance.