Month: October 2020 Archives

Domestic violence negatively impacts the lives of everyone involved. From victims who sustain physical, emotional, and psychological harm to offenders who must face the legal consequences of their actions, these incidents strain familial bonds and hold individuals back from reaching their potential in society. A single domestic violence charge can do considerable harm to the alleged offender’s reputation. What’s more? Individuals with domestic violence restraining orders against them must deal with court-imposed restrictions that can make their daily life a living nightmare. What to Expect from a Domestic Violence Charge in California A domestic violence charge in California may be a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the details of the incident and whether or not the individual has a prior…

Domestic abuse is a severe and pervasive problem in the United States. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 32.9% of women and 27.3% of men in California have been targets of intimate partner violence, sexual intimate partner violence, or intimate partner stalking at some point in their lives. Domestic violence, which includes intimate partner violence, is a criminal offense that may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony in California. If you face the possibility of being charged in a domestic abuse case, you must trust a domestic violence defense lawyer to protect your reputation and rights. Allegations of domestic abuse can damage your reputations, and rumors that imply that you’ve struck your partner or a family member…

In California, some of the most challenging cases to prosecute successfully are domestic violence cases. These cases often have very little evidence, and what evidence is provided may be conflicting since the two parties involved tend to have opposing statements about what took place. As such, the prosecution depends on the testimony of victims to convict defendants accused of domestic violence. However, this places victims in a tough spot because many do not wish to testify against their abusers.  When a witness to a case refuses to testify or appear in court after receiving court orders, they may be found in contempt of court. The consequences an individual faces for contempt vary depending on whether they were the victim of…