DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/Spousal Abuse

Testimonial

I was charged with Penal Code Section 273.5 [Domestic Violence]; a conviction of this crime could have caused me to spend up to 1 year in custody. I hired William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter because he is familiar with the Courts, the Judges and the District Attorneys in the County of Orange. Mr. Bruzzo realized the importance of keeping me out of jail and my record clean.  Mr. Bruzzo used his familarity with the District Attorney’s office to negotiate an agreement where the case was DISMISSED once I completed an anger management class. This was despite bruising and a laceration to the victim’s body.  I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any domestic violence or criminal matter.
 
HR                                                                                               
Date: 6/8/09

I was charged with Domestic Violence under Penal Code Section 243(e) (1) [Battery Against Spouse]; a conviction of this crime could have caused me to spend up to 1 year in custody; in addition, a conviction would have ruined my ability to support myself and my family by being on my permanent record. I hired William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter because he is familiar with the Courts, the Judges and the District Attorneys in the County of Orange. Mr. Bruzzo, realized the importance of keeping my record clean and so he made many appearances without my presence in an effort to resolve the case in my favor. When all efforts failed we set the matter for trial but continued to negotiate my case with the District Attorney. In the end, I pled to a disturbing the peace ( Penal Code 415) as an infraction which effectively kept my record clean and agreed to go to counseling.  I truly believe that without Mr. Bruzzo’s knowledge of the law and his familiarity with the courts and the district attorney my result would not have been so good. As a result, I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any domestic violence or criminal matter

TL                                                                                                        Date: 5/11/07

I was charged with Penal Code Section 243(e) (1) [Battery Against a Co-habitant] conviction of this crime could have caused me to spend up to 1 year in custody; in addition, a conviction would have ruined my ability to support myself by being on my permanent record. I hired William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter because he is familiar with the Courts, the Judges and the District Attorneys in the County of Orange. The victim in my case claimed that I struck her and showed the police bruising she said was a result of my striking her. The police took pictures of the bruising and submitted it to the District Attorney. Mr. Bruzzo made several visits to court and negotiated my case with the District Attorney pointing out the weaknesses in their case. In the end Mr. Bruzzo got the case DISMISSED, without my having to attend a class or pay a fine. In addition, I NEVER WENT TO COURT. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal and/or domestic violence matter.

TM                                                                                              
Aug. 9, 2006

I was charged with Penal Code Section 243(e) (1) [Battery Against Spouse] conviction of this crime could have caused me to spend up to 1 year in custody; in addition, a conviction would have ruined my ability to support myself and my family by being on my permanent record. I hired William W. Bruzzo to represent me in this matter because he is familiar with the Courts, the Judges and the District Attorneys in the County of Orange. After several appearances he was able to negotiate an agreement with the courts wherein, after I took some classes the case would be dismissed. After I completed the classes successfully, the District Attorney DISMISSED all the counts against me. This result not only saved me from having a conviction, it also allowed me to continue my livelihood. I would therefore enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for representation on any criminal matter.

SP                                                                                              
Date: 10/10/05

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ( California Penal Code Sections 273.5 and 243(e)(1))

Client was accused of violating Penal Code Sections 273.5 and 243 (e)(1) (Domestic Violence and Battery of a Spouse Co-Habitant) out of the Orange County Superior Court for an alleged incident with spouse. Attorney William W. Bruzzo used character references and other documentation to present the client’s case in the best possible light. In the end, the client’s case was DISMISSED after attending counseling with the spouse. If the client had been found guilty the client would have been facing 1 year in jail and a year-long domestic violence class. Mr. Bruzzo’s familiarity with the local District Attorney and the court helped save the client’s job, home and family.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ( California Penal Code Section 273.5)

I was charged with domestic violence (Penal Code Section 273.5) where my spouse claimed being struck and suffering a minor injury. I hired William W. Bruzzo to represent me as he is very familiar with the courts, the judges and the district attorney in Orange County. After just a few appearances Mr. Bruzzo negotiated a dismissal of the case with completion of anger management classes and payment of a fine. A conviction of this type would have been devastating for my career. I would therefore enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any domestic violence or criminal matter.

CM                                                                              Date: 11/19/07

I was charged with domestic violence (Penal Code Section 273.5), two counts of child abuse (Penal Code Section 273a (b) and battery on a co-habitant (Penal code section 243(e) (1). These sorts of charges would have caused me to lose my job and be unable to support my family if I was convicted of them. I could have also spent up to a year in jail. I hired Mr. William W. Bruzzo to represent me as I knew he had a good track record for representing other persons similarly situated. Also Mr. Bruzzo is apparently very familiar with the judges and the district attorneys in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo prepared my case by presenting evidence vouching for my good character. In the end, after a few court appearances Mr. Bruzzo negotiated a DISMISSAL OF ALL CHARGES against me with the agreement that I would plea guilty to a disturbing the peace charge (Penal Code Section 415(2)). This result permits me to keep my job and support my family. Without Mr. Bruzzo’s representation I could have lost everything. I would enthusiastically recommend him for any criminal matter.

NV                                                                                                  Date: 7/17/06

Client was charged with Penal Code Section 273.5 (Domestic Violence and Battery against a spouse/co-habitant) as a felony with injury out of the Orange County Superior Court and faced up to three years in state prison. Attorney William W. Bruzzo got to work representing the client. Mr. Bruzzo was able to negotiate a deal with the district attorney that not only kept the client out of jail but also reduced the matter to a misdemeanor! The client had to attend a domestic violence class and complete 40 hours of community service. Mr. Bruzzo’s advice and guidance contributed greatly to the favorable outcome in this case.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND BATTERY UPON A CO-HABITANT/SPOUSE (Penal Code Sections 273.5 and 243(e)(1)

The client was charged with Penal Code Sections 273.5 and 243(e) (Domestic Violence and Battery against a spouse/co-habitant) out of the Orange County Superior Court. The Client’ girlfriend experienced a black eye. The District Attorney wanted the client to attend a 52-week batterers class and to serve time in jail. However, Attorney William W. Bruzzo began negotiating with the District Attorney until they finally agreed to permit the client to complete an anger management class in exchange for a complete DISMISSAL of his case. Client was also on felony probation at the time and had he been found guilty of the new case he could have served time for the probation violation as well. Mr. Bruzzo’s familiarity with the District Attorneys and the Court played a large part in the favorable outcome in this case.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ENDANGERMENT (California Penal Code Sections 273.5 and 273d)

Client was charged with Penal Code Sections 273.5 and 273d (Domestic Violence and Child Endangerment) out of the Orange County Superior Court. AT THE VERY FIRST PRE-TRIAL THE CASE WAS DISMISSED AGAINST THE CLIENT. Attorney William W. Bruzzo’s familiarity with the Deputy District Attorney and the court proved very beneficial to the client and saved the client up to one year in jail on each charge, a year long domestic violence class, community service and various fines and fee.

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Domestic Violence - Battery of a Cohabitant and/or Spouse

William W. Bruzzo
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1851 E. First Street, 9th Floor, Suite 900
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714 547-4636

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