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Los Angeles Battery and the Paparazzi

Posted on: March 29, 2010 at 10:28 p.m.

The crime of battery is a serious matter, and being convicted of such a Los Angeles Violent Crime could lead to heavy fines, years in prison, probation and more. Unfortunately, the details and facts involved in an batter investigation can get messy, leading the police to make wrong assumptions and prosecutors to pursue convictions for innocent people.

A recently alleged Los Angeles Violent Crime took place in Malibu between some surfers and members of the paparazzi. It seems the paparazzi were trying to get a photo of movie star Matthew McConaughey when a group of surfers got frustrated with the situation. According to the photographers, the surfers attacked them, but local Malibu residents are celebrating those surfers who were charged with misdemeanor battery in the Los Angeles Violent Crime incident.

Throughout Malibu, business owners have tried to stop the actions of overzealous paparazzi, and event he deputy district attorney in the case was not totally gung-ho about prosecuting the pair. Various anti-paparazzi laws are in place, and while no one is condoning any form of Los Angeles Violent Crime, some people believe enough is enough. Security guards who work in Malibu, and even the Mayor are frustrated at how dangerous the paparazzi can make any store where a celebrity is allegedly shopping.

When a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney takes on such a case, they have to review the entire battery charge in order to properly understand all of the issues involved in the Los Angeles Violent Crime accusation. If the surfers were attempting to protect themselves, protect their property or if their rights were infringed upon by the paparazzi, they may have some way of defending themselves. Also, since most of the evidence was provided by the photographers, there may be some issue with the evidence and whether or not it was tampered with.

Overall, if you have been involved in a Los Angeles Violent Crime case, contact a competent attorney right away. At Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP, our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys stand ready to help you with your case any time of day. Call us at 877-781-1570.

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Sean Penn Charged With Los Angeles Battery And Vandalism

Posted on: February 20, 2010 at 2:01 a.m.

Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn was charged February 19 with a Los Angeles battery crime and vandalism stemming from a October incident in which Penn allegedly attacked a photographer and broke his camera outside of the Brentwood Country Mart.

The actor, who has starred in movies from Fast Times At Ridgemont High to Milk, now faces up to 18 months in jail if he is convicted of the charges that stem from the October 2 incident with the photographer.

The incident was filmed and broadcast on TMZ and the subsequent Los Angeles battery crime charges were filed by the L.A. city attorney's office.

This isn't the first time that Penn has ran into trouble with paparazzi; he had several run ins with them early on in his career. He was also sentenced to 60 days in jail for punching a movie extra on a set in 1987 because he was on probation at the time for punching a songwriter at a nightclub because he thought the man kissed his then wife, Madonna. In 1985, the actor also received a suspended sentence after he pled no contest to charges that alleged that he attacked two journalists who tried to photograph Madonna.

Penn now awaits his arraignment that is scheduled for March 22 in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Los Angeles battery crime charges and related charges are fairly common in Los Angeles, for both celebrities and non-celebrities. Although Penn has had previous violent episodes in his past, he might have a case against the charges if he can prove that he was acting in self-defense or that his privacy and well-being were violated.

Los Angeles battery crime and vandalism charges can carry heavy consequences depending on the severity and extent of the crimes. If you have been accused of either of these crimes, you need a defense strategy that will prove that your rights were violated or that you had a legitimate reason for your actions.

If you have been accused of a Los Angeles battery crime or vandalism, contact the knowledgeable Los Angeles criminal defense team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP immediately. We have more than 50 years of courtroom experience and can devise a defense strategy that might be able to help you avoid serious consequences. The Los Angeles criminaldefense team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and offers services throughout Southern California. Contact us at 1-877-781-1570 or visit our website at www.keglawyers.com for more information on battery and vandalism charges and how we can help you.

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