How do you know you have a winning domestic violence defense strategy? Read below: Self-Defense This is the most widely used domestic violence defense strategy. If you are charged with domestic violence, but you were merely attacking in order to defense yourself, then you are not guilty of domestic violence. Self-defense means that you reasonably…
Is joint custody hard to get? What is the best way to get joint custody? Is it worth it going to court? Courts generally consider the following factors in determining whether to award joint custody. Read the factors to get a better idea on how to get joint custody: Whether the living environment is stable The…
THE PHONE CALL Being investigated for any domestic violence related offense can be very stressful. A minor argument or verbal altercation in an already fragile marriage or relationship can lead to a felony case being filed. Whether it is your romantic partner or a well-meaning neighbor, one phone call to the police about a domestic…
There are a number of ways to get your bail reduced in a criminal case. Often times the arresting agency will arrest a suspect for a felony. Bailing out on felony charges can be extremely expensive. I have often witnessed individuals arrested on felony cases with felony bail set by the arresting agency, only to…
Bail guidelines in California are very, very important to understand. One of the first things a criminal defendant is faced with after being arrested is the issue of bail. When a suspect is arrested for a criminal offense, the arresting agency will refer to the local bail schedule to set bail. If you are arrested…
Dropping Domestic Violence Charges: Some alleged victims of domestic violence, whether it be male or female, may use the threat of calling the police as a means of controlling their partner and relationship. Whenever the police are used as a vehicle to enforce control in a romantic relationship, then it is time to leave….and quickly. …
Many people involved in romantic relationships have no idea how easy it is for a minor verbal disagreement to evolve into a domestic violence case…especially young couples and couples from foreign countries. Dropping Domestic Violence Charges can be especially difficult. However, some prosecuting agencies may consider dropping charges even if you were arrested and ordered to appear…
Penal Code 977(a) outlines the familiar rule that attorneys love to use for a California misdemeanor charge. Where the accused is charged in California criminal court with up to a misdemeanor only, the defendant may appear by counsel only. Attorneys favor this for a verity of reasons, no waiting on or being rushed by…
a. Types of Orders In California there are generally three options of Restraining Orders, Civil Harassment, Domestic Violence, and Elder or Dependent Adult abuse. Each option deals specifically with the type of relationship shared between the person asking for protection, referred under the law as the Petitioner, and the…
Being charged with Domestic Violence can have devastating consequences on you and your family. False allegations of domestic violence usually arise when a couple is going through a bitter divorce or contested child custody proceeding. In California, family law courts will consider domestic violence convictions in determining which parent receives primary custody. More importantly, a domestic violence restraining order (CLETS)…
