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What Are the Signs that a Relationship Might Become Violent?

Domestic violence remains a rampant problem in the U.S. Though most people in romantic relationships will not experience violence, enduring violence from a partner is a painful reality for one in four women and one in seven men. This violence does not just affect the victim; society as a whole suffers when individuals are not permitted to live free and safe lives. In fact, from 2003–2012, domestic violence accounted for “21% of all violent victimizations” in the country—a significant portion of crime for which police resources are needed. Some people who have never experienced domestic violence may not understand the complexities of an abusive relationship. Some might wonder why victims get involved with their abusers in the first place. When…


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What Happens If I Fail to Register as a Sex Offender in California?

As a convicted sex offender, you may face more serious consequences after serving your sentence than had you been convicted of most other crimes. Society ostracizes sex offenders without even knowing what crimes they committed. Part of this is because many sex offenders must register as such by law. Being on the sex offender registry can make it extremely challenging to move on from a mistake for which you’ve paid your dues. In California, the actions that constitute a sex crime vary drastically. There are dozens of sex crime charges you may face, and many of these require sex offender registration upon a conviction. If you face charges for a sex crime in San Diego, Attorney Dod of Dod Law…


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What Are the Consequences of Violating the Terms of Probation?

A defendant who is convicted of a crime may ultimately be grateful to avoid a jail or prison sentence by being placed on probation instead. Judges may grant probation during sentencing, but probation may also be agreed to as part of a plea bargain between prosecutors and defense attorneys when the case has a slim chance of returning a desirable verdict for the defense. Probation is an alternative sentence in which defendants must follow a strict set of rules during the probation period to ensure that they avoid reoffending and complete other terms mandated by the court. It’s a way to keep defendants integrated into society and outside of overcrowded jails and prisons. Defendants who are least likely to reoffend…


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San Diego County Makes the Most Use of California’s Red Flag Law

In 2014, the State of California passed a gun violence restraining order law in response to the Isla Vista shooting. The law allows immediate family members to petition a judge to order the temporary removal of guns from an individual who may be making threats of violence. Since then, San Diego County has relied on the law more than any other county in the state to confiscate weapons from people considered a threat to themselves or others. Since 2017, San Diego County has issued more than 300 gun violence restraining orders. These orders have been used to confiscate weapons in a variety of cases, including in cases of domestic violence, suicide threats, and mental illness. In 2019 alone, police responded…


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