Arrested for assault or battery in Pasadena? You’re facing serious criminal charges that could result in jail time, substantial fines, a permanent criminal record, and lasting damage to your career, relationships, and future. With violent crime rates in Pasadena higher than 85% of communities across America, according to data from the City of Pasadena Police Department[1], prosecutors aggressively pursue assault and battery convictions. The stakes are too high to face these charges alone.
At Tu Defensor Criminalista, we provide aggressive, strategic defense for individuals charged with assault and battery throughout Pasadena and Los Angeles County. Our criminal defense team understands the Pasadena court system, knows the prosecutors, and has the proven track record needed to protect your rights and fight for your freedom.
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In California, assault and battery are two distinct criminal offenses, though they are frequently charged together and often confused. Understanding the difference between these charges is critical to building an effective defense strategy in Pasadena courts.
California Penal Code Section 240 defines assault as “an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another.” Importantly, assault does not require actual physical contact with another person. The attempt alone, combined with the ability to carry out that attempt, constitutes the crime.
For prosecutors to secure an assault conviction in Pasadena, they must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed an act that by its nature would directly and probably result in the application of force to someone, that you acted willfully, that you were aware of facts that would lead a reasonable person to realize the act would directly and probably result in force being applied to someone, and that you had the present ability to apply force to that person when you acted.
The key element that distinguishes assault from other crimes is the “present ability” requirement. Empty threats or impossible attempts do not constitute assault. However, even if you miss your target or the victim manages to avoid contact, you can still be charged with assault if you had the present ability to inflict harm at the moment of the attempt.
California Penal Code Section 242 defines battery as “any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.” Unlike assault, battery requires actual physical contact. However, that contact does not need to cause pain or injury. Even the slightest touching can constitute battery if it is done in a rude or angry manner.
To convict you of battery in Pasadena, prosecutors must prove that you touched someone else willfully, that the touching was harmful or offensive, and that the victim did not consent to the touching. The contact can be direct, such as punching or pushing someone, or indirect, such as causing an object to strike another person.
California law recognizes that even minimal contact can be offensive battery. Examples include spitting on someone, throwing liquid at someone, grabbing someone’s clothing, or pushing someone aside roughly. The focus is on the unlawful and unwanted nature of the contact, not the degree of force used.
Assault and battery offenses in California range from misdemeanors to serious felonies, depending on the circumstances, the extent of injuries, whether weapons were involved, and the identity of the alleged victim. Understanding the specific charges you face is essential to mounting an effective defense.
Simple assault is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to six months in county jail, fines of up to $1,000, and summary probation. This is the most basic form of assault charge in Pasadena and typically involves an attempted attack without aggravating factors such as weapons or serious injury.
Simple battery is also a misdemeanor, carrying penalties of up to six months in county jail and fines up to $2,000. This charge applies when someone willfully and unlawfully uses force or violence on another person without causing serious bodily injury.
Assault with a deadly weapon, commonly called aggravated assault, is a wobbler offense that can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony. When charged as a felony, aggravated assault carries two, three, or four years in state prison. This charge applies when an assault is committed with any deadly weapon or by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury.
When a deadly weapon other than a firearm is used in an assault, prosecutors can charge assault with a deadly weapon. Deadly weapons include knives, bats, vehicles, bottles, or any object capable of inflicting serious injury or death. Conviction can result in up to four years in state prison and may count as a strike under California’s Three Strikes Law.
Assault with a firearm is always charged as a felony in Pasadena and carries significantly enhanced penalties. Conviction results in two, three, or four years in state prison, and the offense counts as a violent felony strike. If the firearm is an assault weapon or machine gun, penalties increase to four, eight, or twelve years in state prison.
When battery results in serious bodily injury, prosecutors can elevate the charge to a felony. Serious bodily injury means significant or substantial physical injury, such as broken bones, loss of consciousness, severe bruising, or wounds requiring extensive suturing. Felony battery causing serious bodily injury carries two, three, or four years in state prison.
Battery committed against an intimate partner, including spouses, cohabitants, dating partners, or the parent of your child, constitutes domestic battery. While charged as a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of one year in county jail, domestic battery convictions carry mandatory batterer’s treatment program requirements, protective orders, and serious collateral consequences including loss of gun rights.
Sexual battery involves touching the intimate parts of another person against their will for sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse. This offense can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on factors such as whether the victim was restrained, whether force was used, and whether the victim was institutionalized. Felony sexual battery carries two, three, or four years in state prison and requires sex offender registration.
Battery committed against peace officers, firefighters, EMTs, process servers, or other protected individuals while they are performing their duties results in enhanced penalties. These charges are taken extremely seriously in Pasadena. Misdemeanor battery on a peace officer carries up to one year in county jail and fines up to $2,000. If the battery results in injury, it becomes a felony carrying sixteen months, two years, or three years in state prison.
Pasadena, with a population of approximately 137,195 residents according to current U.S. Census data[2], faces significant challenges related to violent crime. Understanding local crime trends helps illustrate why Pasadena prosecutors pursue assault and battery charges so aggressively.
According to crime statistics from the Pasadena Police Department[1], violent crime rates in Pasadena have remained consistently concerning. NeighborhoodScout’s analysis of FBI reported crime data[3] indicates that residents have a 1 in 189 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime in Pasadena, including assault, battery, robbery, and aggravated assault.
City-Data.com reports[4] that Pasadena’s 2024 crime rate fell by 3% compared to 2023, but the city has seen increasing violent crime over the past five years. The city’s crime index of 265 is higher than 85.4% of U.S. cities, reflecting the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in this community.
The Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Council[5] reports that among adults aged 18 and over in Los Angeles County, 20 percent of women and 13 percent of men reported being physically or sexually abused by an intimate partner. These statistics underscore why domestic violence-related assault and battery charges are prosecuted with particular vigor in Pasadena.
In Pasadena’s diverse community of 136,462 inhabitants with a median age of 40, according to demographic data[6], assault and battery incidents cross all demographic boundaries. The city’s racial makeup includes 35.2% White residents, 34.1% Hispanic residents, 17.4% Asian residents, and 7.39% Black or African American residents, reflecting the multicultural character of modern Pasadena.
Los Angeles County prosecutors, including those handling cases in Pasadena, take assault and battery charges extremely seriously. Several factors drive their aggressive approach to these prosecutions.
First, California law enforcement has prioritized violent crime reduction for decades. With data showing violent crime rates in Pasadena remain elevated[7], prosecutors feel pressure to secure convictions to demonstrate their commitment to public safety. Your case becomes part of broader efforts to reduce violence statistics.
Second, assault and battery cases often involve identifiable victims who cooperate with prosecution. Unlike victimless crimes or cases where witnesses are reluctant to participate, assault and battery prosecutions frequently have motivated complainants who want to see charges pursued vigorously. Prosecutors leverage this victim cooperation to build stronger cases.
Third, California’s political climate demands tough-on-crime posturing regarding violent offenses. Even as California has implemented criminal justice reforms in many areas, assault and battery remain offenses where prosecutors face little political risk in seeking maximum penalties. This creates an environment where plea bargain offers may be less favorable and trial verdicts potentially harsher.
Fourth, mandatory minimum sentences and sentencing enhancements for certain assault and battery offenses limit prosecutorial discretion. When dealing with charges like assault with a deadly weapon or battery on a peace officer, prosecutors may have less flexibility in negotiating reduced charges or alternative sentences.
Finally, domestic violence-related assault and battery charges receive special attention from prosecutors’ offices. Los Angeles County has dedicated domestic violence units staffed by prosecutors who specialize exclusively in these cases. They work closely with victim advocates and operate under protocols designed to maximize convictions even when victims are uncooperative.
The penalties you face for assault or battery convictions in Pasadena vary dramatically depending on the specific charges, your criminal history, the circumstances of the offense, and whether aggravating factors are present. Understanding the full range of potential consequences is essential to making informed decisions about your defense strategy.
For simple assault under PC 240, you face up to six months in county jail, fines up to $1,000, and informal probation. For simple battery under PC 242, penalties increase to up to six months in county jail and fines up to $2,000.
Aggravated assault as a misdemeanor carries up to one year in county jail and fines up to $1,000. When charged as a felony, aggravated assault results in two, three, or four years in state prison.
Assault with a deadly weapon brings two, three, or four years in state prison for non-firearm weapons. When a firearm is involved, sentences range from two to twelve years depending on the weapon type.
Battery causing serious bodily injury under PC 243(d) carries two, three, or four years in state prison when charged as a felony.
Domestic battery under PC 243(e)(1) carries up to one year in county jail, fines up to $2,000, mandatory completion of a 52-week batterer’s treatment program, and payment of up to $5,000 to a domestic violence fund.
Battery on a peace officer causing injury results in sixteen months, two years, or three years in state prison, with sentences potentially doubled if serious bodily injury results.
If you receive probation instead of jail time, expect strict conditions including regular check-ins with a probation officer, random drug and alcohol testing, community service requirements, anger management classes, domestic violence counseling for domestic-related charges, protective orders prohibiting contact with victims, residence and travel restrictions, warrantless search conditions, and employment or education requirements.
Violating any probation condition can result in probation revocation and imposition of the original jail or prison sentence.
Beyond criminal penalties, assault and battery convictions create lasting collateral consequences that affect virtually every aspect of your life.
Effective defense against assault and battery charges requires thorough investigation, strategic thinking, and aggressive advocacy. At Tu Defensor Criminalista, we employ numerous defense strategies depending on the specific facts of your case.
California law allows you to use reasonable force to protect yourself or others from imminent harm. If you reasonably believed you or another person was in imminent danger of suffering bodily injury or being touched unlawfully, you used only the amount of force reasonably necessary to defend against that danger, and you reasonably believed the immediate use of force was necessary, then you have a valid self-defense claim.
Self-defense does not require you to retreat or attempt to escape before using force. California follows the “stand your ground” doctrine—you have no duty to retreat if you are in a place you have a right to be. However, the force you use must be proportional to the threat faced. Using deadly force in response to minor threats defeats a self-defense claim.
Defense of others works similarly. If you reasonably believed someone else faced imminent danger and used reasonable force to protect them, you have a valid defense even if the person you defended turns out not to have been in actual danger, as long as your belief was reasonable.
Assault and battery require willful action. If the contact was accidental, you cannot be convicted. Perhaps you bumped into someone in a crowded bar, slipped and fell into someone, or made contact while reaching for something. Accidental contact, no matter how unfortunate, does not constitute criminal battery.
Similarly, if you did not intend to commit an act that would result in force being applied to another person, you lack the intent necessary for assault. Perhaps you were gesturing animatedly during a conversation and someone misinterpreted your movements as threatening. Without intent to apply force, there is no assault.
Unfortunately, false assault and battery accusations occur frequently in Pasadena. Motivations for false accusations include custody disputes, where a parent fabricates assault allegations to gain advantage in custody proceedings, relationship revenge where an angry ex-partner seeks to punish you through false criminal charges, financial gain through civil lawsuits or insurance claims, avoiding responsibility where someone claims you assaulted them to explain their own aggressive behavior, and mistaken identity where the victim genuinely believes you committed the assault but is mistaken.
Defending against false accusations requires thorough investigation to uncover the accuser’s motivations, inconsistencies in their story, and evidence supporting your innocence. Text messages, emails, social media posts, and witness statements can reveal false accusers’ true motives and undermine their credibility.
If the alleged victim consented to the contact, you cannot be convicted of battery. This defense most commonly arises in cases involving mutual combat, where both parties willingly engaged in a fight, or in sporting events or recreational activities where physical contact is expected and accepted.
However, consent has limits. You cannot consent to serious bodily injury under California law except in limited circumstances like medical procedures or regulated sports. Consent also does not apply if it was obtained through fraud, force, or from someone incapable of giving consent.
The prosecution bears the burden of proving every element of assault or battery beyond a reasonable doubt. If the evidence is insufficient to meet this high standard, you must be acquitted. Common evidentiary weaknesses include lack of witnesses where the only evidence is the alleged victim’s testimony against yours, absence of injuries that contradict claims of violent battery, inconsistent statements by the victim or witnesses, missing or inadequate video evidence, and procedural violations such as illegal searches or Miranda violations that result in suppression of evidence.
Attacking the sufficiency of the prosecution’s evidence requires careful analysis of police reports, witness statements, physical evidence, and video footage. Often what appears to be a strong prosecution case contains critical weaknesses that an experienced defense attorney can exploit.
If police violated your constitutional rights during investigation or arrest, evidence obtained through those violations may be suppressed. Common constitutional violations include unlawful searches and seizures, failure to read Miranda rights before custodial interrogation, coerced confessions, unlawful arrest without probable cause, and excessive force during arrest.
Suppression of illegally obtained evidence can cripple the prosecution’s case. If the primary evidence against you was obtained through constitutional violations, prosecutors may be forced to dismiss charges.
In chaotic situations involving multiple people, witnesses often misidentify suspects. Poor lighting, stress, brief observation time, and cross-racial identification all increase the likelihood of mistaken identity. If you can establish you were not present when the alleged assault or battery occurred, or that the victim or witnesses have misidentified you, the charges must be dismissed.
Alibi evidence, surveillance video showing you elsewhere, cell phone location data, and witness testimony about your whereabouts all support mistaken identity defenses.
Understanding how assault and battery cases proceed through the Pasadena criminal justice system helps you know what to expect and make informed decisions about your defense.
Most assault and battery cases begin with arrest, either at the scene or after police investigation. Following arrest, you are transported to the Pasadena Police Department for booking, where you will be photographed, fingerprinted, and held pending arraignment or bail.
California law requires that you be brought before a judge within 48 hours of arrest (excluding weekends and holidays). However, if you can post bail quickly, you may be released sooner.
At your arraignment in the Pasadena courthouse, you will appear before a judge who will inform you of the charges, advise you of your constitutional rights, and ask for your plea. You will enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. In virtually all assault and battery cases, you should plead not guilty at arraignment to preserve all your rights and give your attorney time to investigate and negotiate.
The judge will also address bail at arraignment. For misdemeanor assault and battery, bail typically ranges from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on the severity of charges and your criminal history. For felony assault with a deadly weapon or aggravated assault, bail may be $30,000 to $100,000 or higher.
If you cannot afford the full bail amount, a bail bondsman can post bond for a non-refundable fee of 10% of the bail amount. Alternatively, your attorney can argue for reduced bail or release on your own recognizance.
Following arraignment, your case enters the pre-trial phase where the bulk of criminal defense work occurs. Your attorney will conduct investigation, review police reports and witness statements, interview witnesses, obtain surveillance video and other physical evidence, consult with forensic experts when necessary, file motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence, file motions to dismiss charges based on insufficient evidence, and negotiate with prosecutors regarding potential plea bargains.
For misdemeanor assault and battery cases, pre-trial typically lasts two to four months. For felony cases, the process takes longer, often six to twelve months or more.
If you are charged with felony assault or battery, California law requires a preliminary hearing within 60 days of arraignment if you are in custody, or within 10 court days after the end of your pre-preliminary hearing proceedings if you are out of custody. At the preliminary hearing, prosecutors must present evidence sufficient to establish probable cause that you committed the charged offenses.
The preliminary hearing provides your attorney with an opportunity to cross-examine the prosecution’s witnesses, assess the strength of their case, and preserve testimony that may be useful at trial. If prosecutors fail to establish probable cause, the judge must dismiss the charges.
If your case proceeds to trial, you have the right to trial by jury. For misdemeanor assault and battery, trials typically last one to three days. For felony cases, trials may last one to two weeks or longer depending on the complexity of the case and the number of witnesses.
At trial, prosecutors must prove every element of the charged offenses beyond a reasonable doubt. Your attorney will cross-examine prosecution witnesses, present defense witnesses and evidence, and argue that the prosecution has failed to meet its burden of proof.
All twelve jurors must agree to convict you. If even one juror has reasonable doubt, you cannot be convicted. A hung jury results in a mistrial, and prosecutors must decide whether to retry the case.
If convicted after trial or if you accept a plea bargain, the judge will schedule a sentencing hearing. For misdemeanor convictions, sentencing typically occurs at the same time as the guilty plea or verdict. For felony convictions, sentencing occurs at a separate hearing several weeks after conviction.
At sentencing, both your attorney and the prosecutor will present evidence and arguments regarding the appropriate sentence. Your attorney will present mitigating factors such as lack of criminal history, positive character evidence, family circumstances, employment status, and remorse. Prosecutors will present aggravating factors such as victim impact, severity of injuries, criminal history, and danger to the community.
The judge has discretion in sentencing within the ranges prescribed by law. An experienced criminal defense attorney can often persuade judges to impose lighter sentences by presenting compelling mitigation evidence.
Assault and battery charges in Pasadena are serious matters that require experienced legal representation. The consequences of conviction are too severe to navigate the criminal justice system without skilled advocacy on your side.
Every courthouse has its own culture, procedures, and personalities. Attorneys who regularly appear in Pasadena courts understand which judges are strict and which are more lenient, which prosecutors are reasonable and which are uncompromising, and what defenses work well in Pasadena versus other jurisdictions. This local knowledge is invaluable in crafting effective defense strategies.
California assault and battery law is complex and constantly evolving through new legislation and appellate court decisions. An experienced criminal defense attorney stays current on changes in the law, understands how different defenses apply to different factual scenarios, and knows how to leverage legal technicalities in your favor.
Building a strong defense requires thorough investigation. This includes interviewing witnesses before their memories fade, obtaining surveillance video before it is erased, hiring expert witnesses to challenge the prosecution’s case, and conducting independent forensic analysis of physical evidence.
Most defendants lack the knowledge, resources, and time to conduct this investigation themselves. A skilled attorney has established relationships with investigators and expert witnesses and knows how to uncover evidence that police overlooked or ignored.
While every defendant has the right to trial, many assault and battery cases resolve through negotiated plea agreements. Skilled negotiation can result in reduced charges, lighter sentences, alternative sentencing options like diversion programs, or even dismissal of charges.
Effective negotiation requires understanding what prosecutors need to resolve cases, presenting your case in the most favorable light, and demonstrating that the prosecution’s case has weaknesses that create trial risk. Inexperienced attorneys or defendants representing themselves rarely achieve the same negotiation results as experienced criminal defense lawyers.
If your case goes to trial, you need an attorney with proven trial skills. Successful trial advocacy requires the ability to cross-examine witnesses effectively, present evidence persuasively, argue legal issues to the court, and connect with jurors during closing arguments.
Trial skills develop only through experience. An attorney who handles one or two trials per year cannot match the effectiveness of an attorney who tries dozens of cases. At Tu Defensor Criminalista, our attorneys have extensive trial experience and are not afraid to take cases to verdict when it serves our clients’ interests.
Throughout the criminal process, you have constitutional rights that protect you from government overreach. These include the right to remain silent, the right to be free from unlawful searches and seizures, the right to confront witnesses against you, and the right to a fair trial by an impartial jury.
Police and prosecutors sometimes violate these rights, either intentionally or through negligence. An experienced attorney recognizes when your rights have been violated and takes action to remedy those violations, often by seeking suppression of evidence or dismissal of charges.
At Tu Defensor Criminalista, we approach every assault and battery case with the same commitment to aggressive, strategic defense. Our process begins the moment you contact us.
Time is critical in assault and battery cases. Evidence disappears, witnesses become unavailable, and opportunities for early case resolution vanish. When you contact us, we take immediate action to protect your interests. This includes advising you on how to interact with police, arranging bail to secure your release from custody, conducting preliminary investigation, contacting witnesses, and opening negotiations with prosecutors.
Our immediate intervention often prevents clients from making damaging statements to police, ensures preservation of critical evidence, and opens channels of communication with prosecutors early when they are most receptive to favorable resolutions.
We conduct thorough investigation of every case, leaving no stone unturned. Our investigative process includes reviewing all police reports, witness statements, and physical evidence, interviewing witnesses to obtain their accounts, obtaining surveillance video from businesses, residences, and public spaces, examining the scene where the alleged assault or battery occurred, consulting with medical experts regarding claimed injuries, hiring forensic experts when technical analysis is needed, and examining the alleged victim’s background for credibility issues.
This comprehensive investigation frequently uncovers evidence that police missed or ignored, revealing weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and supporting your defense.
After completing our investigation, we analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your case from multiple angles. This includes identifying constitutional violations that may warrant suppression of evidence, evaluating the sufficiency of evidence for each charged element, assessing the credibility of prosecution witnesses, determining which defenses apply to your situation, and calculating the risks and benefits of trial versus negotiated resolution.
This strategic analysis allows us to develop a defense strategy tailored to the unique circumstances of your case, maximizing your chances of a favorable outcome.
We negotiate aggressively with prosecutors on behalf of all our clients. Our negotiation strategy includes presenting evidence and legal arguments that demonstrate weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, highlighting mitigating circumstances that warrant charge reductions or lenient sentences, proposing alternative dispositions such as diversion programs or deferred entry of judgment, and leveraging trial risks to obtain favorable plea agreements.
Our reputation for thorough preparation and willingness to try cases gives us credibility with prosecutors, often resulting in better plea offers than less experienced or less aggressive attorneys obtain.
If your case goes to trial, you can be confident in our trial skills. We prepare meticulously for trial by developing a trial theme that resonates with jurors, preparing witnesses thoroughly, creating compelling visual exhibits, anticipating and preparing for the prosecution’s case, and crafting persuasive opening statements and closing arguments.
During trial, we cross-examine prosecution witnesses aggressively to expose inconsistencies and biases, present defense evidence effectively, object to improper prosecution tactics, and argue legal issues persuasively to the court.
Our trial experience and skills give you the best chance of acquittal when your case proceeds to verdict.
No. Exercise your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and request an attorney immediately. Anything you say to police can and will be used against you. Police are trained interrogators skilled at obtaining incriminating statements even from innocent people. Do not try to “explain your side” or “clear things up” without an attorney present. Once you invoke your rights, police must stop questioning you.
In California, only prosecutors, not victims, have the power to file criminal charges. Even if the alleged victim does not want charges filed, prosecutors can and often do proceed with prosecution. Victim cooperation makes prosecution easier, but prosecutors can sometimes proceed using other evidence such as 911 calls, police observations, witness statements, and medical records. That said, prosecutors are less likely to pursue charges vigorously when victims are uncooperative, making early intervention by an experienced attorney critical.
Yes. Experienced criminal defense attorneys frequently obtain charge reductions or dismissals in assault and battery cases. Common outcomes include reduction from felony to misdemeanor, reduction from aggravated assault to simple assault, reduction from battery to disturbing the peace, diversion programs that result in dismissal upon completion, and complete dismissal based on insufficient evidence or successful motions to suppress. The key is early, aggressive defense intervention before prosecutors become invested in their case theory.
Assault is an attempted battery. It requires no physical contact, only an attempt to commit a violent injury coupled with the present ability to carry out that attempt. Battery is completed assault requiring actual physical contact. You can be charged with assault alone if you attempt to hit someone but miss, battery alone if contact occurs without an obvious attempt beforehand, or both assault and battery if you attempt to strike someone and succeed.
Not necessarily. While jail is possible even for first-time offenders, many defendants with no prior criminal record avoid jail through negotiated plea agreements that include probation, community service, anger management classes, fines, and restitution. For more serious charges like assault with a deadly weapon, jail or prison time becomes more likely even for first offenders. However, an experienced attorney can present mitigating evidence and argue for alternatives to incarceration even in serious cases.
Misdemeanor cases typically resolve in three to six months. Felony cases usually take six months to one year or longer. Complex cases involving multiple defendants, numerous witnesses, or extensive video evidence can take substantially longer. Cases that proceed to trial take longer than cases resolved through plea agreements.
California law allows expungement of many misdemeanor and felony convictions through Penal Code Section 1203.4. To qualify, you must have completed probation or jail time, paid all fines and restitution, not be serving a sentence for another offense, and not be charged with another crime. Expungement allows you to withdraw your guilty or no contest plea and enter a not guilty plea, after which the court dismisses the case. While not a true erasure of your record, expungement provides significant benefits for employment and housing purposes.
If you’ve been served with a Assault and Battery in Pasadena, time is running out. Don’t face this crisis alone. Contact Tu Defensor Criminalista immediately for a free, confidential consultation about your case.
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