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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...
Domestic violence charges are taken very seriously in California. As a result, if you are facing such charges, you need to have strong representation in your upcoming case. This is especially important if you have been wrongfully accused of the crime. There are five...