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    Can a Domestic Violence Victim Drop the Charges?

    While many may think that a victim can simply drop domestic violence charges, the victim does not have the authority to drop the case once they submit a charge. The state of California has the sole authority to file...read more


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    Will I Be Prosecuted for Domestic Violence If the Alleged Victim Doesn’t Testify?

    The following is a common situation: A person is charged with domestic violence, and the alleged victim does not appear or does not want to testify. Does that mean the accused person is free to go? No, the legal...read more


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    Is Verbal Abuse Considered Domestic Violence in California?

    Verbal abuse, in the legal sense, refers to using words to cause a victim harm. Verbal abuse takes many forms and looks different in every situation. One person’s social media tirade is another person’s walk in the park. Verbal...read more


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    How to Fight an Order of Protection after a Domestic Violence Accusation in California

    If you are ordered to appear in court for an ex parte hearing, you might be confused. You may have never heard the term ex parte before. Even worse, you might lose an ex parte hearing or fail to...read more


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    What’s the Difference Between Domestic Violence and Assault in California?

    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...read more


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    Understanding the Domestic Violence Arrest and Investigation Process in California

    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...read more


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    3 Unexpected Consequences of a Domestic Violence Conviction

    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...read more


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    Did the Pandemic Spur a Domestic Violence Epidemic?

    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,...read more


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    5 Ways to Support a Survivor during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month For the one in four women and one in nine men that fall victim to domestic violence each year, October is a hard month: domestic violence awareness month. While it is a time to bring...read more


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    How Does Domestic Violence Affect Child Custody in California?

    Domestic violence comes in many different forms and may affect all types of relationships. Unfortunately, when domestic violence is present in the home, children are often exposed to it. In fact, 10 to 20 percent of all children in...read more