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In any relationship, tempers may flare, and people may do things in the heat of the moment that they later regret. Those regrets may lead someone to recant their statement in a domestic violence case. If your partner or ex wants the charges against you dropped, does...
If your partner or ex accuses you of domestic violence and requests a protection order, that order can significantly limit your freedom and opportunities while they are valid. An order may require you to stay away from your family. It may prevent you from owning any...
At the end of a marriage, tempers may run high. You may find yourself getting into arguments more often, and those arguments may become more severe. Divorce can relieve this tension, but if your spouse accuses you of domestic violence as a result, you may find your...
Financial strain can put everyone in a household under stress. When that stress escalates, it can lead to arguments, fights and even accusations of domestic violence. What should Californians know about the link between financial strain and conflict in their homes?...
Social media is an important part of the lives of many people today. However, the same sites that allow you to connect with friends and stay in touch with family could threaten your rights and freedom if you face domestic violence charges. The things you post on...
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...