Month: January 2022 Archives

Veterans court in California is a court program that provides veterans with alternative sentencing. The individual’s crimes must be proven as coinciding with mental health issues, sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse issues, and the result of a person’s military service. In California, the qualified veteran undergoes treatment in place of jail time for their criminal convictions. If you are a military veteran facing charges for a criminal offense, attorney Dod Ghassemkhani and our legal team can defend you in the courtroom. Continue reading to learn more about veterans court and how our legal team can provide the legal representation you need. How Do I Know If I Qualify for Veterans Court? For a military veteran…

California’s Mental Health Diversion Program has been around since its official start in 2018. This program aims to keep individuals with mental health issues away from arrests and incarceration when facing convictions for low-level offenses. The diversion from incarceration and severe penalties for the individuals who qualify help them receive needed treatment and prevent future illegal activity. At Dod Law, our experienced legal team is here to help those that need legal representation in San Diego and have a history of mental illness. California’s program helps those that need mental health treatment as a solution, rather than unjust incarceration for their wrongdoings. Continue reading to learn more about California’s Mental Health Diversion Program and how an experienced lawyer can help…

While domestic violence is typically defined as violence between a husband and wife, intimate partner violence can occur between any two people in an intimate relationship. The term intimate partner violence acknowledges that violence in a relationship can happen regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or marital status. However, in California, intimate partner violence falls under the legal umbrella of domestic violence. Types of Intimate Partner Violence Cases in California Domestic or intimate partner violence does not necessarily need to be physical in nature. Refer to the list below for some common types of intimate partner domestic violence cases in California. Domestic Battery Domestic battery is an extremely common domestic violence charge in California. It is defined as the purposeful and…