While there are many valid domestic violence claims, in far too many instances, cases move with lightning speed and the defendant is convicted of domestic violence before having the chance to make a valid argument. It is a gross injustice when a spouse or parent, in...
No one wants to be charged with domestic violence or any related criminal charge. The situation goes from bad to worse for defendants when a prosecutor adds other related charges to the initial domestic violence charge. Rather than facing one criminal charge, you are...
The problem with most arguments or situations that result in domestic violence charges is that they are chaotic. The emotions are running high, participants and witnesses remember the specific details differently, and in many cases, things get broken. For those facing...
Arguments between married couples happen all the time. Anyone who has been married for any length of time knows the difficulties that arise in the context of marriage and family life. To curb the situations in which normal family arguments become violent and abusive,...
It’s a common scenario for someone facing domestic violence charges in California: Suddenly, you are also being charged with “dissuading a witness” under California Penal Code 136.1. These are serious charges that can result in a felony conviction in same cases. It is...
When can asking a friend to help be charged as “witness tampering”? The most common response for most people when facing a problem is to call a friend. Sometimes this call is just for someone to talk to and someone to sympathize with your situation. Other times this...
When arguments become heated, you may find yourself gesturing more forcefully. Even if you do not intend to, it can be easy to knock items over accidentally or act with more force than you intended. If you damage your partner’s phone in the process, however, that...
The decision to divorce can be stressful for everyone involved. However, if tempers flare and you find yourself accused of domestic violence as a result, you may find yourself facing new challenges in addition to the stress of divorce. In fact, a domestic violence...
Many domestic violence charges center on the testimony of an alleged victim. However, in some cases that person does not want to appear in court to testify. If your accuser refuses to appear in court, what impact might that have on the domestic violence charges you...
When household conflict leads to domestic violence charges, it can feel overwhelming. You may wonder whether these charges will impact your career, your rights or your freedom. You may even feel as though you face these questions alone. However, you can take steps to...
