In California, some people convicted of criminal offenses may be sentenced to electronic monitoring, which provides them with the opportunity to serve a sentence without occupying a jail cell. Typically, judges reserve ankle monitors for nonviolent offenders, offenders they...read more
Domestic violence remains a serious problem in the United States. According to the CDC, one in four women and one in seven men will experience physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. In 2007, 2,340 deaths were...read more
High profile domestic violence cases have paved the way for a more aggressive approach to prosecuting these crimes. Today, many police departments in California have their own domestic violence units that focus solely on investigating and prosecuting these matters. ...read more