San Diego Man Accused of Domestic Violence Surrenders
San Diego police arrested a man accused in a domestic violence assault after several hours of negotiations with the suspect. Officers ordered him to leave a house on Dunwood Way, but the 48-year-old man refused, holding off officers for several hours before he finally surrendered on a Friday morning in Bay Terraces in late August.
The original order came at 3pm and by 8:40pm, police called in SWAT officers because they believed the domestic violence suspect may have had a weapon. At 2:45am, the man surrendered and was booked into county jail on charges of domestic violence assault.
Domestic violence occurs when a battery is directed towards a spouse, former spouse, or someone the suspect dates or has dated in the past. It is a misdemeanor that carries with it a maximum sentence of one year in county jail, plus a one year domestic violence program.
Domestic violence suspect surrenders after lengthy standoff, SignonSanDiego.com, August 29, 2008
Victor A. Orsatti, San Diego criminal defense lawyer, can help you understand the legal ramifications of a domestic violence charge. Attorney Orsatti has extensive experience handling these types of cases and focuses exclusively on criminal defense work.
