VENTURA, Calif. — An Oxnard man who trapped, threatened, and brutally assaulted his girlfriend before repeatedly violating court-issued protective orders has been sentenced to serve one year in county jail alongside formal domestic violence probation, public safety officials announced Friday.
The formal criminal sentence was announced by Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko following court proceedings in Ventura County Superior Court.
The defendant, identified as 32-year-old Armando Liborio De La Mora (born October 11, 1993) of Oxnard, was sentenced on August 25, 2026, to serve 365 days in the Ventura County Jail and placed on formal domestic violence probation.
Details of the May 2025 Assault, Escalation, and Stalking Violations
According to court filings and official summaries released by the District Attorney's Office, the violent encounter occurred on May 19, 2025, at De La Mora's residence in Oxnard.
During a verbal argument inside the home, De La Mora blocked the victim from exiting through the front door, repeatedly slapped her across the face, and threw a full, 40-ounce metal water bottle directly at her back. Although the victim managed to dial 911 on her mobile phone, she feared severe physical retaliation and initially did not speak with responding officers when they arrived at the location to investigate.
After the victim returned inside the residence, De La Mora confronted her about calling emergency dispatchers, threatened to kill her, and slid a kitchen knife blade underneath a bathroom door while she hid inside in terror.
When the victim attempted to escape the home a second time, De La Mora confiscated her cell phone, threw her to the ground, and repeatedly struck, punched, and kicked her while she lay defenseless on the floor. The victim eventually broke free through a back door and contacted a relative for help.
Oxnard Police Department officers responded to the scene, arrested De La Mora, and arranged medical transport for the victim, who received hospital treatment for her injuries.
While held in county custody at the main jail, De La Mora attempted to contact the victim. After posting bail and securing release, he later approached her at a bar in Ventura in direct violation of an active domestic violence restraining order.
Guilty Plea and Aggravating Factors Admitted in Court
On June 18, 2026, De La Mora entered a guilty plea to a five-count criminal complaint charging multiple felony and misdemeanor offenses under the California Penal Code:
- Two Counts of PC 273.5: Inflicting Corporal Injury on a Dating Partner (Felony)
- PC 236: False Imprisonment by Violence (Felony)
- PC 273.6(a): Disobeying a Domestic Relations Court Order (Misdemeanor)
- PC 166(c)(1): Violation of a Protective Order (Misdemeanor)
In addition to pleading guilty to all criminal charges, De La Mora admitted to three special aggravating sentencing factors under the California Rules of Court (CRC) for each felony count:
- CRC 4.421(a)(1): The crime involved great violence and threat of bodily harm.
- CRC 4.421(a)(3): The victim was particularly vulnerable.
- CRC 4.421(b)(1): The defendant has engaged in violent conduct indicating a serious danger to society.
"This was a serious and traumatic attack that will have a lasting effect on the victim," stated Deputy District Attorney Hyla Schneir, a member of the District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Unit who prosecuted the case. "She showed tremendous courage throughout this process, and we will continue to advocate for the safety and protection of domestic violence victims."
Domestic Violence Support Services and Community Safety Resources
Domestic violence cases involve complex dynamics of physical abuse, emotional control, isolation, and post-arrest intimidation. Law enforcement agencies, medical providers, and prosecutorial units emphasize that victim safety remains a top priority during and after criminal proceedings.
Victims of intimate partner violence are strongly encouraged to reach out to local advocacy organizations and confidential hotlines for safety planning, emergency shelter, legal advice, and restraining order assistance:
- Ventura County Family Justice Center: (805) 652-7655 | vcfjc.org
- Interface Children & Family Services Hotline: (800) 636-6195
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788
For additional details regarding this prosecution (Case No. 2025012413), media representatives can contact Communications Manager Joey Buttitta at (805) 767-3400 or via email at Joey.Buttitta@venturacounty.gov. Official news releases can be reviewed directly on the Ventura County District Attorney's Office newsroom.