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The holiday season should be festive, but it is known to bring stress, family tension and financial pressure. In California, law enforcement often sees a rise in domestic violence cases during this time. In case of an accusation, individuals need to know the legal...
The California penal code takes domestic violence allegations extremely seriously. It is not uncommon for a domestic violence call to end in an arrest and a formal charge. A domestic violence claim isn’t hard to make – and that’s still a long way from a conviction....
The specter of false domestic violence allegations casts a troubling shadow. A supposed surge of such allegations has become a matter of concern, raising questions about motives, consequences and overall impact on individuals and society. With that said, the...
A domestic violence conviction can have long-term consequences on your life beyond doing time in jail. You will also end up with a criminal record, and the negative perception from others could strain your personal and business relationships. One of the most common...
Individuals convicted of domestic violence often want to know if they can expunge, or remove, their past conviction from their record. A domestic violence conviction can severely affect an individual’s life, including in employment, licensing and other areas. Can the...
Domestic violence is one of the most prevalent forms of interpersonal violence. It occurs within families or between those who live together. It is so common that in many jurisdictions, it is one of the top kinds of calls that local police departments receive. It can...
If someone you live with or a romantic partner accuses you of domestic violence, there could be several issues that you must address in court. Criminal charges could have major repercussions. There could be jail time and fines if you plead guilty to domestic violence...
Domestic violence is a significant problem in the United States and is a charge to take seriously if you’re accused. Being accused of domestic violence means that an alleged victim has come forward to say that you’ve been abusive in some manner. Interestingly, actual...
While the divorce rate in the United States is dropping for most demographic groups, every day there are husbands and wives filing for divorces from their spouses. In many cases, these splits can be handled civilly between the spouses or through professional...
Confusion about what constitutes assault can lead to people making bad legal decisions. Especially when it comes to domestic assault or domestic violence allegations, there is a lot of misinformation that can trick people. For example, people might think that they...