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    What Evidence Is Collected From the Victim in a Domestic Violence Case?

    Domestic violence is a serious crime that affects many people every year. In 2018, 166,890 domestic violence-related calls were made to law enforcement in California, and many other incidents went unreported. Once a domestic violence incident is reported, a...read more


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    How to Protect Your Children After a Domestic Violence Investigation

    Children look up to their parents for love, support, safety, and other vital needs. However, they also feel the negative impact of circumstances where a parent is accused of domestic violence. Despite this, there are safe and healthy ways...read more


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    At What Point Does an Argument Become Domestic Violence in California?

    Many couples argue in relationships, but not all arguments are considered domestic violence in California. Sometimes, law enforcement arrests someone to break up an argument and prevent domestic violence from occurring. This is especially true when neighbors or other...read more


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    When Is Self-Defense Justified in a Domestic Violence Case?

    Victims of domestic violence are sometimes forced to defend themselves if their partner attacks them or their children. In many cases, victims of domestic violence have legal justification to cause harm in the name of self-defense, even if their...read more


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    Can Domestic Violence Charges be Expunged in California?

    Domestic Violence Charges Can domestic violence charges be expunged in California? A domestic violence conviction is a serious criminal matter and can flip your life upside down. Not only is domestic violence punished harshly in California, but convicted individuals...read more


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    4 Steps to Getting Domestic Violence Charges Dropped

    4 Steps to Getting Domestic Violence Charges Dropped If you have been charged with a domestic violence offense, you may feel understandably stressed and overwhelmed. California takes domestic violence charges seriously, and those convicted may face heavy fines and...read more


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    How Can Non Physical Domestic Abuse Be Proven in Court?

    It is common to think of domestic abuse, also called domestic violence, as a purely physical act. However, the law in California also treats some non-physical actions as domestic abuse. Authorities can charge you with a domestic violence crime...read more


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    Should You Speak With Your Accuser After a Domestic Violence Charge?

    Domestic Violence Charge Having a domestic violence charge can trigger strong emotions. It’s common to feel betrayed by your accuser and to believe the facts have been twisted against you. You may even feel the need to talk to...read more


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    Understanding the Differences Between Family Court and Criminal Court in a Domestic Violence Case

    Criminal Domestic Violence and Family Court The law surrounding domestic violence cases can be complex. Domestic violence involves both family and criminal courts despite there being two distinct disciplines. Since domestic violence exists at the intersection of family and...read more


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    Prosecuting Domestic Violence Cases Without a Victim

    Domestic Violence Prosecution Prosecutors may choose not to heed the wishes of an alleged victim even if they want to withdraw or drop the allegations. Prosecutors have many strategies for addressing domestic violence cases without a victim cooperating. Although...read more