Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys represent celebrities and popular figures on a regular basis, often from very serious criminal charges.  Most people assume celebrities have it easier than the rest of us.  In many ways they might.  If, however, they make mistakes or have disputes with significant others, celebrities are in the altogether unenviable position of dealing with intense media scrutiny.  Such is the case for actor Andrew Keegan whose former girlfriend is accusing the “10 Things I Hate About You” star of attacking her and recently asked a Los Angeles judge for a restraining order that would bar Keegan from going within 100 yards of her.   

Kristi Parrales, a swimsuit model, claims Keegan violently attacked her on two separate occasions, has started turning up at her place of business and even went so far as to slash her tires when she had him thrown out.  Keegan, for his part, claims he was in Las Vegas the weekend Parrales has accused him of slashing her tires.  While no domestic abuse or assault charges have been filed by Parrales, Keegan still has to endure the scrutiny that comes with a story like this being circulated by the media.

Domestic violence allegations are investigated and taken very seriously in Los Angeles.  Domestic abuse or domestic iolence is any violence between a married or cohabitating couple, people who are formerly or currently dating or people who have children or a child in common.  While physical violence is the hallmark of domestic abuse, threatened violence, intimidation, verbal abuse and stalking are also considered domestic violence.  Most domestic violence charges in Los Angeles can be either misdemeanor or felony criminal offenses, depending on the severity of the case.  Severe bodily injuries such as broken bones or severe cuts are nearly always classified as felony offenses, subjecting the defendant to much harsher punishments in the event of a conviction.  In Los Angeles, even if the victim of domestic violence decides not to press charges, the Los Angeles police department can still arrest and prosecute the alleged perpetrator.  A conviction for a misdemeanor domestic violence charge can land you in a county jail for up to six months and may also require community service, restraining orders and a 52-week counseling program. 

If you are convicted of a felony domestic violence charge in Los Angeles, you might be sent to either a county jail or a state prison for anywhere from three months to three years, in addition to restraining orders, community service and counseling.  If you have been accused of domestic violence in Los Angeles, call the attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP today.  Our attorneys have a combined 50 years of courtroom experience in defending against domestic violence charges.  Let us fight for your reputation and freedom.

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