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If you’ve been accused of domestic violence and related charges, the accuser may allege false imprisonment. There’s a very serious charge that means you held them somewhere against their will and restricted their ability to leave, despite having no authority to do so. He said, she said The problem with the situation like this is it could become difficult to…

If you asked most people to define domestic violence, they would likely describe a physical attack of some sort on a spouse or romantic partner. In California, however, the laws covering domestic violence go much further than that and include threats and intimidation, as well as destruction of property. But where is the line between simple angry rhetoric in the…

If you face charges for domestic violence in California, you are most likely wondering what kind of punishment you could receive if convicted. Of course, you hope to see the charges dismissed or receive an acquittal at trial, but you should be aware of the possible penalties in case of a conviction. Understanding California law California law has two main…

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 most cases the husband and father, is convicted of domestic violence for a simple…

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 now facing multiple charges. One of the most common charges that prosecutors add to domestic violence…

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 domestic violence charges, vandalism charges arise in largely the same way: Disagreements about facts or the implications of the…

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, California has taken an aggressive approach to domestic violence law. If your spouse or any other…

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 important to understand the statutory framework and the real-world implications. What is the statute? California Penal Code…