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The People of the State of California v. Cesar Jimenez
Date: 08-25-2026
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Superior Court, San Diego County, California
Plaintiff's Attorney: San Diego County California District Attorney's office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
San Diego, California criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with domestic assault and battery.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Lt. Ruben Gutierrez was arrested for domestic assault and battery.
California, domestic battery is governed by California Penal Code 243(e)(1) and covers any willful and unlawful use of force or violence against an intimate partner.
Key Legal DefinitionsNo Injury Required: The law does not require visible marks, bruising, or pain. Even slight, unwanted, or offensive touching (like a push, shove, or grabbing a wrist) done in an angry or rude way qualifies.Intimate Partner: This includes current or former spouses, cohabitants, people with a dating or engagement relationship, and co-parents of a child.
Assault vs. Battery: Under California law, assault (Penal Code 240) is an attempt or threat to use force, while battery (Penal Code 242) involves actual physical contact.
Penalties and SentencingDomestic battery under PC 243(e)(1) is generally charged as a misdemeanor.
Penalties typically include:Up to 1 year in county jail
Fines up to $2,000A minimum of 3 years formal probation
Mandatory completion of a 52-week batterer's intervention program
Protective or stay-away ordersLoss of firearm rights (up to 10 years or a lifetime ban depending on conviction specifics)
Reported by Kent Morlan
Lt. Ruben Gutierrez was arrested for domestic assault and battery.
California, domestic battery is governed by California Penal Code 243(e)(1) and covers any willful and unlawful use of force or violence against an intimate partner.
Key Legal DefinitionsNo Injury Required: The law does not require visible marks, bruising, or pain. Even slight, unwanted, or offensive touching (like a push, shove, or grabbing a wrist) done in an angry or rude way qualifies.Intimate Partner: This includes current or former spouses, cohabitants, people with a dating or engagement relationship, and co-parents of a child.
Assault vs. Battery: Under California law, assault (Penal Code 240) is an attempt or threat to use force, while battery (Penal Code 242) involves actual physical contact.
Penalties and SentencingDomestic battery under PC 243(e)(1) is generally charged as a misdemeanor.
Penalties typically include:Up to 1 year in county jail
Fines up to $2,000A minimum of 3 years formal probation
Mandatory completion of a 52-week batterer's intervention program
Protective or stay-away ordersLoss of firearm rights (up to 10 years or a lifetime ban depending on conviction specifics)
Outcome:
A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of The People of the State of California v. Cesar Jimenez?
The outcome was: A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
Which court heard The People of the State of California v. Cesar Jimenez?
This case was heard in Superior Court, San Diego County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in The People of the State of California v. Cesar Jimenez?
Plaintiff's attorney: San Diego County California District Attorney's office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was The People of the State of California v. Cesar Jimenez decided?
This case was decided on August 25, 2026.