California Domestic Violence Legal Guides (7 found)

Written by Brian Richard Dinday
Domestic Violence police calls, arrests and prosecutions are quirky and, sometimes irrational. The usual criminal law policies and procedures don't always apply, and the parties seeking aid are often sorry they ever dialed 911. It is good to understand the oddities of this strange area of law.
4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Darren Todd Kavinoky
Many people are mistakenly investigated for domestic violence in California every year. Following these guidelines may help you minimize the damage if you're the target of a domestic violence investigation.
Posted in Domestic Violence 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Brenda Lynn McCune
The family code describes abuse as intentionally or recklessly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury, sexual assault, placing a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to that person or to another, molesting, stalking, striking, harassing, or threatening.
3 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Michael Donald Ross
A domestic violence incident can give rise to criminal charges, a retraining order, and other consequences.
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Niranjan Fred Thiagarajah
There are two common actions that you should avoid, if you or your significant other have been arrested for domestic violence, and the both of you are still together.
Posted in Violent Crime 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Gregory John Elvine-Kreis
Domestic Violence charges are very serious and should be addressed at the earliest stage after contact with law enforcement.
Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to California consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
10 of 18 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California