It turns out that UFC fighter Tito Ortiz may not need a criminal defense attorney, since Orange County prosecutors have so far declined to file charges against the mixed martial arts fighter.
The Los Angeles Times reported that UFC fighter Tito Ortiz was arrested in Huntington Beach on suspicion of domestic violence last month after he allegedly hit his porn star girlfriend Jenna Jameson. The police arrested the man after Jenna Jameson's father reported a "domestic disturbance." The UFC fighter was booked, but then released after posting $25,000 bail.
Since the incident, Tito Ortiz has adamantly denied harming his girlfriend. Since it looks as if there isn't enough information to prove that domestic violence occurred in the home, the fighter is off the hook for the alleged crime.
A spokeswoman for the Orange County district attorney's office told Los Angeles Times that the charges weren't filed based on "insufficient corroboration to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt."
Jenna Jameson reconciled with Ortiz after withdrawing her allegations. However, it's important to note that domestic violence cases are still taken very seriously by law enforcers, especially in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.
Those who have been victims of domestic violence can usually contact an attorney for help getting a protective order from the courts, which mandates that the alleged abuser stays away from the victim. FindLaw states that if a person violates a court order, then that person can face additional criminal charges. More information about domestic violence crimes can be found through our Related Resources pages.
Related Resources:
- UFC Fighter Tito Ortiz Arrested For Beating Up Jenna Jameson (FindLaw's Los Angeles Criminal Law Blog)
- Domestic Violence FAQ (FindLaw)
- Find a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney (FindLaw)
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