Written by attorney Jeremy Geigle, about 1 year ago.
If convicted of a domestic violence crime in Arizona, the consequences can be life altering. Some of the possible punishments can include: - Jail/prison time, - Hefty fines, - Mandatory treatment... more
Written by attorney David Bliven, 4 months ago.
Many people are unaware that domestic violence is NOT limited to disputes among married persons. Domestic violence can also occur between family members or intimate partners. In New York, the... more
Written by attorney Joseph Barnes, 4 months ago.
You and your spouse are living together but he/she wantrs you out! You are documented as a good mother/father and there has never been an incident of violence and your spouse will probably not win a... more
Written by attorney Lisa Vari, almost 2 years ago.
Florida Domestic Violence Laws Domestic violence includes any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping,... more
Written by attorney Elliot Zarabi, about 1 year ago.
It is already a crime in the State of California to commit an assault and/or a battery, however when the alleged victim is the defendant's spouse, fiance, boyfriend or girlfriend, partner or... more
Written by attorney Thomas Daley, almost 2 years ago.
Just 15 weeks after making choking, which is prominent in domestic violence cases, a crime in New York, there have been 2,000 arrests on choking charges. The new law allows a criminal count of... more
Written by attorney Linda Lee, about 3 years ago.
Domestic violence is not actually a charge, but rather a sentence enhancer to be determined by the judge (although some judges have held that this is a question for the jury under Apprendi- see Legal... more
Written by attorney Cathleen Norton, about 1 year ago.
What is a TRO and how do I get one? TRO is short for Temporary Restraining Order. A TRO is a court order that can help protect you from someone who has abused or threatened to hurt you.
Written by attorney Brian Arnold, almost 2 years ago.
Domestic Violence in presence of a child is a serious crime in Utah and is not one that people should take lightly. Domestic violence charges and/or convictions can really hamper custody in a Divorce... more
Written by attorney Bruce Clement, almost 3 years ago.
Stalking is specifically included in the definition of domestic violence. This Legal Guide discusses the relevant statutes and rules to establish a stalking event as domestic violence.
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