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Arguments happen in most relationships, and people often say or do things during those arguments that they later regret. However, even if the argument never became a physical altercation, you may find yourself facing domestic violence charges—and significant...
When an argument gets heated, things can escalate quickly, and sometimes it becomes necessary to defend yourself. However, if you took physical action to defend yourself from danger, you may find yourself accused of domestic violence. Can you be found guilty of...
While many people associate domestic violence with romantic relationships, California law defines these charges more broadly. Who in a person’s life can make accusations of domestic violence? Can people you not in a romantic relationship with you make accusations?...
A domestic violence charge can be a scary thing to face. You may have accepted a plea deal in order to avoid the potential jail time you could have faced by going to trial. But now that you’re on probation, you realize that your tarnished criminal record is creating...
You and your spouse are involved in a heated argument. As they reach for their keys and head for the door, you grab their arm in an effort to convince them to stay. What may seem like an insignificant gesture can actually have ramifications under California law. Such...
Having a domestic violence conviction on your record can give you a reputation that can be difficult to shake. You may have served your time and worked to better yourself as a person, but this red mark on your record can sour first impressions of anyone you meet –...
Having a criminal conviction on your record can create many long-term challenges for you later on in life. Even after you have served your sentence and paid any fines, you still have this black mark that follows you – creating hurdles in gaining employment, obtaining...
Eyewitnesses can provide evidence that’s very compelling to a jury. If you’re facing domestic violence charges, and you have a witness testifying that you committed the crime in question, you may be worried about what you can do to change the jury’s mind. While it is...
When someone is charged with domestic violence, it can result from false accusations, a distorted version of a dispute between partners or a one-time heat-of-the-moment mistake that ultimately involves law enforcement. If you are charged or investigated for domestic...
Every couple argues. The events of the past year have left many couples contending with job loss, health concerns and isolation from family and friends during lockdown. This, in turn, has put additional strain on interpersonal relationships. Perhaps your marital spats...