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False imprisonment, also known as unlawful imprisonment, happens when a person without legal authority or justification purposefully restrains another individual, prohibiting them from moving about freely. According to California statutes, false imprisonment is “the unlawful violation of the personal liberty of another.” Prosecutors will often add this charge in a domestic violence situation, knowing it is difficult to prove, in…
Everyone makes mistakes but being convicted or even charged with a domestic violence offense can have long-lasting and devastating personal, financial and emotional consequences. Even when a person is convicted, paying their debt to society through jail time, probation and other penalties should give them an opportunity for a productive and happy life. Getting an “expungement” often brings the chance…
For a multitude of reasons, domestic assault charges and prosecutions can be extremely messy and complicated. This is largely because, unlike other types of assault, domestic assault often takes place between people in a family unit. The close nature of these relationships can make the legal process especially painful – impacting everyday things like where you’re allowed to go and…
The Covid-19 pandemic has Americans more than a little stressed out. California was among the most restricted states during the period when most of the country was under stay-at-home orders. During that time, nearly all of us had to spend much more time with our families than we were used to. While this was a pleasant surprise for some, it…
Military Service is not easy for a person. This includes their spouse or loved ones. A person’s experience in the military may result with alcohol abuse or PTSD. The consequence of drinking is that emotions become high and a domestic violence incident ensues. You want to be proactive and work on letting the court know what is behind the actions.…
In the age of the internet, details about our public and private lives are collected and stored – possibly forever. What’s worse, this information can be found very quickly through an internet search or background check. This is particularly damaging when you were accused of a crime like domestic violence, which is highly stigmatized and can prevent you from getting…
A military career is incredibly demanding – not only for those enlisted but also for their families. The long hours, secrecy and probable danger can take a toll, and some couples struggle to find healthy ways to cope. Domestic violence factors into many familial disputes nationwide, regardless of military status. However, what does data suggest about reports of abuse among…
Every San Diego DUI case is different. As a former prosecutor who has handled thousands of DUI cases, there are common errors that arise in DUI stops. The key on a driving under the influence case is to first examine the case to determine if these errors exist. Second, if there is an error, you want to be able to utilize that error to obtain the best possible outcome for the accused.
Driving under the influence of drugs is both unlawful and dangerous. Even if everything you consumed before getting behind the wheel was legal and as seemingly innocent as a brownie — with a special ingredient. No matter how colorful, fruity and fun a few cannabis...
Our firm fields a lot of calls concerning warrants. Most often, someone misses to show proof of a class or some other overall small matter. A warrant for your arrest is a scary issue to have hanging over your head. The good news is there are quick solutions to remedy...