Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Types of California Restraining Orders and FAQs
Understanding the types of restraining orders in California is essential if you are navigating a criminal case or seeking a protective order for your safety. Here is a breakdown of each type, so you know which might be right for your situation as you navigate a divorce or separation. The Types of Restraining Orders… Read More »
FAQs About Restraining Orders in CA
If you are in a position where you need help or resources for your protection in a domestic violence situation, there are many local resources that are available and designed specifically to help. Knowing where to even begin in your search for knowledge of restraining orders and other protective legal instruments in the California… Read More »
Consequences of Violating a Restraining Orders in California
Restraining orders play an important role and restraining orders can be a valuable tool in high-conflict situations. However, all too often restraining orders ARE violated. These violations can be purposeful, or even accidental. However, whether a person meant to break the terms of a restraining order or not – the terms exist. If they… Read More »
Domestic Violence vs Self Defense in California
Domestic violence cases can be tricky. This article will help readers better recognize the difference between self-defense and domestic violence. Once that understanding is built, you can better understand what is required to prove self-defense in a domestic violence situation. Self-Defense vs. Domestic Violence Readers must first understand how California defines the terms “self-defense”… Read More »
Revenge Porn in California
The dissolution of a relationship will usually have its tempestuous moments. Even the most amicable of divorces and separations deal with tough issues like dividing assets, and scheduling out a new normal for your kids schedules and custody arrangements. If even the most well-intentioned of break ups can be difficult, it is easy to… Read More »
Understanding Unconventional Domestic Violence in California
The term “domestic violence” can bring a specific, and all too common, scenario to mind. There are countless news reports and every-day stories of men assaulting women, such as a man assaulting his wife. This does happen. It is far too common and it is never acceptable. Another side to the tragedy surrounding domestic… Read More »
Legal Protections Against Domestic Violence in California
Domestic Violence or abuse from a partner can happen to anyone, anywhere. It can be difficult to grapple with the thought of taking action against an abusive person, particularly a partner, for a number of reasons. One of the trickiest to navigate is the insidious tendency to believe that there is nothing you can… Read More »
Standard Of Proof In California Domestic Violence Charges
The United States may be the “land of the free and the home of the brave,” but even the staunchest stout-hearted American is sure to become discouraged now and then with the rampant news stories surrounding violence. With the abundance of negative news stories out there, it can be a relief to laugh. And… Read More »
Northern California Domestic Violence Slaying Highlights The Importance Of Utilizing The Law To Help Prevent Attacks On Potential Victims
Karina Castro, a twenty-seven year old mother of one year old and seven year old girls, was killed in early September in the streets of San Carlos, California. The man charged in her killing is the father of one of her children: thirty-three year old Jose Rafael Solano Landaeta. Reportedly, Ms. Castro was attacked… Read More »
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders In California
The path one must journey to come to the questions of “Do I need a restraining order? What do they even do? Would this even actually help me?” is long. You, or someone you love, have doubtlessly dealt with countless unforeseen circumstances to reach this point, and have many things on your mind to… Read More »
