Charges rejected
Felony domestic violence arrest. The prosecutor declined to file charges at the arraignment.
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Assault and battery defense lawyer in Los Angeles.
Many assault cases start with a fight where both sides were involved, or where the client was defending himself. The facts, the witnesses and the video usually decide the case, and we gather them early.
Common charges
- Simple assault and battery (Penal Code 240 and 242), usually misdemeanors.
- Battery causing serious bodily injury (Penal Code 243(d)), which can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony.
- Assault with a deadly weapon or force likely to cause great bodily injury (Penal Code 245(a)(1)), which can be charged either way.
- Domestic battery and battery on specific protected persons.
Self-defense and the evidence
California law allows reasonable force to defend yourself or others. Whether force was reasonable depends on what you knew and saw at the time. We collect video from phones, businesses and police body cameras, identify independent witnesses, and document injuries on both sides.
Avoiding a felony and a conviction
Many assault cases can be reduced to misdemeanors, resolved through diversion or anger-management terms, or dismissed when the evidence does not support the charge.
Available 24 hours: (310) 415-9499. We speak English and Farsi.
Case results
Recent results.
Selected outcomes from the firm’s closed matters.
Dismissed
Firearm discharge case dismissed after the client completed diversion. No conviction.
2023Dismissed
Criminal case against a commercial property owner and its company over a cannabis tenant. Dismissed as to both.
2022Dismissed
Property owner charged with building-permit violations tied to a tenant's dispensary. Case dismissed.
2025Funds returned
Cash seized in a raid aimed at a neighbor was returned to the client, who was never charged.
2023Results depend on the facts of each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Client details are withheld for privacy.
Common questions
Questions clients ask first.
General information about California law, not legal advice for your situation.
What is the difference between assault and battery?
Assault is an attempt or threat to use force with the ability to do so; battery is actual unlawful touching or force. Many cases charge both.
Is assault with a deadly weapon always a felony?
No. It can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts and your record.
Client reviews
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Saman had great attention to detail when it came to my case. … Not only was he accurate in the timeline I provided for my case but he was very clear in communicating his strategy and made me feel very comfortable with my case.
He was always available when I needed him and kept me informed throughout the entire process. He explained things clearly, but was also very understanding and easy to talk to, which made a stressful situation feel a lot more manageable.
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