Soul Train creator and television personality Don Cornelius was arrested earlier this month on felony domestic assault charges. According to Los Angeles police, officers from the department were called to Cornelius’ home where he was arrested and taken to the Van Nuys jail.

The 72-year old television host posted a $50,000 bail and was released the day after his arrest. He is expected to appear in Los Angeles Superior Court on November 14 on the charges. A department spokesman said that the did not know who Cornelius was accused of assaulting, but Cornelius shares his home with his wife.

A felony conviction for domestic violence in California carries penalties of as much as 39 months in jail, a year-long domestic violence counseling program, 40 hours of community service, fines and other sanctions. If you’ve been arrested on domestic violence charges, you need a skilled criminal defense attorney like Robert Michael Helfend.

Mr. Helfend works exclusively as a criminal defense attorney and has been practicing law in Southern California since 1984. Mr. Helfend handles all cases personally, so when you hire Mr. Helfend, you get the full benefit of his skill and experience.

Mr. Helfend specializes in defending against serious felony charges, however he also handles misdemeanor defenses. When you’ve been accused of a crime, you need someone who can explain your rights in plain English and provide an aggressive defense on your behalf. In short, you need Robert Helfend.

If you would like to discuss your case with an exceptional California criminal defense attorney, please contact the Law Offices of Robert Helfend today.

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