In domestic abuse cases, the State of California permits victims to seek protection through protective orders like restraining orders. A domestic violence restraining order is a protective order that requires the alleged abuser to stay a minimum distance away...read more
Many people risk their very lives immigrating to the United States. On their journey, they dream of better opportunities to make a living and keep their loved ones safe. The journey can, unfortunately, come to an abrupt end if...read more
Domestic violence remains a serious problem in the United States. According to the CDC, one in four women and one in seven men will experience physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. In 2007, 2,340 deaths were...read more
High profile domestic violence cases have paved the way for a more aggressive approach to prosecuting these crimes. Today, many police departments in California have their own domestic violence units that focus solely on investigating and prosecuting these matters. ...read more
Prosecutors represent the State of California in all criminal matters, and they influence nearly all decisions the State makes regarding the legal course of every criminal case. Prosecutors investigate crimes, pursue charges, appear in court, handle post-conviction appeals, and...read more
Stay at Home orders intended to stop the spread of COVID-19 are triggering more domestic violence cases. Abuse victims confined to their homes with their abusers are at increased risk of more frequent and more severe acts of violence,...read more
On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Allegations of violence in the home, between intimate partners or even against family members are very serious. Domestic violence charges can alter the course...read more
On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in Domestic Violence on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Accusations of domestic abuse can be devastating. Dealing with these types of charges is especially difficult because of the sensitive nature of these matters,...read more
On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, April 22, 2019. It is important to remember that domestic violence is a criminal charge, and the prosecutor must prove every element of the charge with evidence...read more