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David Lehr Law Law Offices of David Lehr ~ Ventura County
We are your advocate. We handle all types of cases that involve criminal law. Mr.

We are a law firm that focuses exclusively on the needs of those involved in the criminal justice system. Whether you are an adult or a juvenile , an individual or a business, we can help you if you are facing criminal charges. We have experience handling all types of charges from simple traffic matters to the most complex fraud cases. We also have extensive experience in addressing issues of addiction. Lehr has completed more than 150 jury trials involving very serious charges: from robberies and stabbings, to guns, knives, bombs, and arson, to r**e, child mo**st, and all types of "third strike" cases. We realize that every charge is "serious" to the person involved. We are devoted to providing the highest level of service to every client. Many law firms focus on several different areas of the law. From personal injury, and divorce, to estate planning and business litigation, some law firms will handle almost any type of case. We take a different approach at the Law Offices of David Lehr, Inc.: Focus. We handle only matters that involve criminal law. We believe that we can provide a higher level of service to our clients because we spend all of our efforts on knowing the criminal law. If some change in the law occurs, we are likely to know about it before the day is done. Our passion is to be the best criminal defense attorneys in Ventura County, come in and see how our focus can benefit you and your case.

10/23/2026

Is a domestic violence charge a misdemeanor or a felony?

The line between them can be thin, but the real difference is jail time: up to a year for a misdemeanor and up to five years for a felony.

Call Strongest Defense at 805-301-1993 or visit www.strongestdefense.com for a free case evaluation.

10/21/2026

After a domestic violence arrest in California, you are taken to a police station, where you might be asked more questions.

If you have medical issues, you may be taken to a hospital first to be cleared for jail.

Once you are booked, you have the right to post bail most of the time, usually through a bail bond company that guarantees you will show up to court.

Call Strongest Defense at 805-301-1993 or visit www.strongestdefense.com for a free case evaluation.

10/20/2026

New California laws allow your record to be sealed after completing certain drug diversion programs, which means under most circumstances nobody can see it, including the government.

Juveniles under 18 can often have their records sealed much more easily, and records can also be sealed when an arrest does not lead to a conviction.

In that case, you generally wait one year after the arrest for a misdemeanor or three years for a felony before filing a motion to seal.

Call Strongest Defense at 805-301-1993 or visit www.strongestdefense.com for a free case evaluation.

10/18/2026

One of the most common questions in domestic violence cases is whether you can still be charged if the alleged victim does not want to prosecute.

Maybe 90% or more of victims eventually say they do not want to participate, but the DA's office will very likely still pursue the charge.

The victim has certain rights not to testify or cooperate, and the prosecution has the right to pursue the case anyway.

Call Strongest Defense at 805-301-1993 or visit www.strongestdefense.com for a free case evaluation.

10/17/2026

The most common evidence in California domestic violence cases today is body camera footage, which records both audio and video of police contacts.

Police may also use text messages with threats, medical reports from ER visits, and pictures of wounds or injuries.

If you are arrested and have marks yourself, take your own pictures so the aging of those marks can be shown over time.

Call Strongest Defense at 805-301-1993 or visit www.strongestdefense.com for a free case evaluation.

10/15/2026

Domestic violence charges can come from physical contact like a slap, a push, a choke, or grabbing an arm hard enough to leave finger marks.

But threats are one of the most common sources of charges, and saying something like "I'm going to kill you" can be a felony criminal threat all by itself.

Taking someone's phone away while they are trying to call 911 can also qualify as a domestic violence charge.

Call Strongest Defense at 805-301-1993 or visit www.strongestdefense.com for a free case evaluation.

10/14/2026

Can a felony drug conviction be reduced to a misdemeanor under Penal Code 17(b)? Some can and some cannot.

Possession charges can be reduced from felonies to misdemeanors, and occasionally some other charges can too.

Possession for sale and sales cases under Health and Safety Code 11351, 11352, 11378, and 11379 currently cannot be reduced.

Call Strongest Defense at 805-301-1993 or visit www.strongestdefense.com for a free case evaluation.

10/12/2026

The biggest difference between misdemeanor and felony domestic violence is the amount of potential jail time.

A misdemeanor carries a maximum of six months or a year, while a felony can mean up to five years in prison and, in rare circumstances, up to eight.

A felony record is also worse than a misdemeanor record and can have more serious long-term effects on your life.

Call Strongest Defense at 805-301-1993 or visit www.strongestdefense.com for a free case evaluation.

10/11/2026

Although it is very rare, both partners can be arrested in a domestic violence case.

When that happens, each person has the right not to testify against the other and not to incriminate themselves, so the chance of a successful prosecution is pretty small.

When both partners are arrested, we are typically able to discuss the case with the DA's office and get it not filed in the first place.

Call Strongest Defense at 805-301-1993 or visit www.strongestdefense.com for a free case evaluation.

10/09/2026

When it comes to domestic violence in California, gender does not matter at all in deciding who is an intimate partner.

It includes anyone you have had at least a dating relationship with, either currently or in the past.

Even someone you share a now 20-year-old child with can still qualify, even if you have not been together for a long time.

Call Strongest Defense at 805-301-1993 or visit www.strongestdefense.com for a free case evaluation.

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770 County Square Drive, Suite 215
Ventura, CA
93003

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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