BatteryFormer NFL Player, Warren Sapp, Arrested – California Penal Code 242Warren Sapp, who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Oakland Raiders in his successful NFL career, was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida the day before the Super Bowl. According to KTLA, Sapp was in custody for the charge of misdemeanor domestic battery. Sapp was in Miami Beach for the Super Bowl and was supposed to be a correspondent for the NFL Network in their pre-Super Bowl TV reporting. The police said the Sapp allegedly tried to choke an unnamed woman who was with him in his Miami Beach hotel room. Battery in the state of California is defined by Penal Code 242 as “any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.” If the victim involved is a spouse or partner, the crime is referred to as domestic battery. This charge is a misdemeanor and a conviction can lead to jail time for up to one year and fines up to $2000. Those convicted must also attend treatment programs. If you or a loved one is facing domestic battery charges, our San Diego criminal defense attorneys at Wallin and Klarich have over 30 years of experience and can help you. We will defend your rights and fight to get you the best possible result in your case. Call us at (877) 230-1529 or visit us on our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.  We treat our clients as we would treat members of our own family and give them the individualized attention and consideration they deserve. Our goal is to get charges dismissed or reduced and keep our clients out of jail. At Wallin & Klarich, we have seen first-hand how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. If you or someone is facing criminal charges in San Diego County, please contact Wallin & Klarich today via phone at 1-877-230-1529 or fill out our consultation form for a free evaluation of your San Diego County criminal case. |
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