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Domestic violence often conjures images of physical abuse – bruises, cuts, broken bones. However, a lesser-known form of abuse exists: verbal domestic violence. Verbal abuse can be defined as a systematic pattern of using words to control, belittle and manipulate a...
Domestic disputes can sometimes turn into very heated events. In some cases, law enforcement gets involved and one of the parties in the dispute is arrested. If you have been arrested in this kind of scenario, there are some important points you must consider. One of...
Assault charges in California are treated very seriously by prosecuting authorities. They can have a dramatic impact on the life of someone who has been accused of this conduct and could lead to strict sentencing terms. With that said, not every assault charge is the...
Domestic violence charges in California can have serious consequences, including jail time and having to live with a criminal record. In many cases, however, there are viable defenses you can use to have the court drop, reduce or change the type of charge....
Most people respect their California elders and treat them with dignity. Sadly, some don’t hold the same values. If abuse is happening, you should know when you can seek an elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order. What is an elder or dependent adult abuse...
Before you move to a new state, it's important to check that your protective order will still be valid. California typically enforces out-of-state protective orders that other states issue. Types of orders If your out-of-state protective order is to prevent another...
Being convicted of domestic violence in any state comes with severe personal, legal and financial penalties. The defendant and their defense attorney have to create a valid legal strategy to use in a California court. Lack of evidence Many defendants undergo...
Victims of domestic abuse may fear for their safety, leading them to seek a restraining order. Sometimes, a troubled spouse or partner might tell untruths to the court as a way of punishing an innocent person. Regardless of the specific circumstances, the victim and...
Anyone who is convicted of domestic violence is prevented from possessing firearms. This prohibition applies in California and the rest of the U.S. It is designed to address cases of assault, battery, stalking and harassment. Certain conditions under domestic violence...
Situations involving domestic violence are serious matters in California. The law intends to protect people in the Golden State from harm caused by a spouse, partner, child, or anyone else putting another person's life in danger. Not all domestic violence claims are...