Santa Rosa Man and Repeat Domestic Violence Offender Sentenced to Prison for Maximum Term Allowed by Law

Defendant Aaron Perez-Gonzalez, 29 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced today by the Honorable Laura Passaglia to serve five years in state prison, the maximum prison term allowed by law, after pleading no contest to domestic violence with a prior conviction and committing a new act of domestic violence while awaiting sentencing.

District Attorney Carla Rodriguez stated, “Domestic violence is not a private matter. It is one of the most persistent and dangerous forms of violence in our community. It destroys lives in ways that extend far beyond any single incident. When offenders repeatedly ignore court orders and continue to harm the same victim, as happened here, it underscores exactly why accountability matters.”

On February 5, 2025, law enforcement responded to a report that Perez-Gonzalez had assaulted his girlfriend. The victim reported he slapped her multiple times and later punched her in the mouth, causing a laceration. Deputies observed visible injuries to her face and lip consistent with her account.

On June 11, 2025, just five days after pleading to the February 5th offense and while awaiting sentencing in that matter, Perez-Gonzalez again attacked the same victim. During an argument about the pending case, Perez-Gonzalez struck her in the mouth and later pushed her with such force that she fell face-first onto a curb. The impact caused facial trauma and a concussion.

At the time of this second assault, Perez-Gonzalez was subject to a no-contact criminal protective order. Evidence showed he not only violated that order but also attempted to pressure the victim to have it lifted.

This case did not occur in isolation. Perez-Gonzalez has a prior domestic violence conviction stemming from a 2019 incident in which he struck a different victim, caused facial injuries, and strangled her to the point of restricting her breathing. He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge in that matter and performed poorly on probation, which was terminated in July of 2023.

Judge Passaglia imposed the maximum term of prison allowed by law after considering Perez-Gonzalez’s history of domestic violence, his failure to comply with court orders, and the increasing severity of his conduct. Judge Passaglia specifically noted that at every single opportunity Perez-Gonzalez had been given at rehabilitation, treatment, or to change his ways he had “failed miserably.”

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Matt Hobson, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Hector DeLeon. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office headed the investigation.

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