Month: October 2021 Archives

In the United States, it has been reported that 35.6 percent of women and 28.5 percent of men will experience rape, physical violence, or domestic violence. Domestic violence and assault are extremely serious crimes that can result in fines or jail time for the accused person. If you have been charged with either of these crimes, you should consult a criminal defense lawyer to get help defending your rights.  Dod Law is a criminal defense law firm helping clients who have been accused of domestic violence or assault in California. It is essential to know the difference between a domestic violence or assault charge in California.  What is the Difference Between Domestic Violence and Assault? A person commits assault when…

In the United States, it has been reported that one in four women, one in nine men, and one in fifteen children will be exposed to domestic violence each year. This frightening statistic shows the urgency of the issue that is domestic violence in the United States. If you have been accused of domestic violence in California, you should consult a criminal defense lawyer to help you understand what the domestic violence arrest and investigation process entails.  Dod Law is a criminal defense law firm with extensive experience helping clients in California who have been accused of domestic violence. Understanding the domestic violence arrest and investigation process can help you be prepared and understand what your rights are.  What Happens…

Domestic violence is a serious accusation, which, if you are convicted, could result in a misdemeanor or felony charge, depending on the details of that particular case. No one wants to accuse a person of falsely accusing another of something as serious as domestic violence, but false accusations are more common than one would think. It has been reported that over 20 million people have been falsely accused of domestic violence. If you are facing domestic violence accusations, whether you feel the accusations are true or false, you should speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer before making your plea.  Attorney Dod of Dod Law has extensive experience helping clients who have been accused of domestic violence. It is crucial…

The COVID-19 Pandemic has brought about unimaginable hardships on people as they have tried to adjust to the new reality that we live in today. When the Pandemic shut down the world, forcing individuals to stay in their homes, many relished the opportunity to spend time in their safe havens instead of an office or a classroom. However, for victims of domestic violence, the home has never been a safe place. By April of 2020, there had been over half a million reported cases of domestic violence in the United States. Now, nearly two years since the beginning of the Pandemic, the number of reported domestic violence cases has only continued to grow.  Attorney Dod of Dod Law understands how…