Domestic Violence

The legal definition of domestic battery is any willful and unlawful touching, that is harmful or offensive and is committed against an intimate partner.1 Examples of this kind of domestic violence include: Lisa pushes her boyfriend during a fight. Marcos, feeling frustrated with his ex-wife, grabs her shirt and rips it. Candice is angry with her …

There are several legal defenses that you can raise to beat, or reduce, a charge of domestic violence. Some of these include: the alleged victim’s injury was the result of an accident, the alleged victim’s injuries did not result from your actions, you were acting in self-defense or in defense of someone else, and/or you …

California domestic violence laws make it a crime to harm or threaten to harm, an intimate partner. If a domestic violence (“DV”) charge gets filed under these laws, a defendant can attempt one, or all, of the following to try and get it dropped: gain the support of the prosecutor, request a copy of the …

Contrary to popular belief, the prosecutor, not the victim, determines whether to file or drop California domestic violence charges. Many California prosecuting agencies go so far as to subscribe to a “no drop” policy. This means that even if the victim doesn’t want to “press charges,” the prosecutor will not drop the case. 1. What …

There are at least five situations where domestic violence is a felony in California. Felony charges under Penal Code 273.5 could be filed if a person: inflicts corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition upon an intimate partner, commits DV and has certain prior battery convictions within 7 years, commits DV and has a prior domestic …

Domestic violence can be a crime of moral turpitude. In many states, this is the case if the alleged victim is a spouse. If it is a crime of moral turpitude, the collateral consequences of the conviction will be worse. It can prevent someone from getting a professional certification or license. Those who have a …

If you’ve been arrested and charged with “battery domestic violence” (BDV) in Washoe County, Nevada, you could be facing severe penalties in addition to dramatic upheaval in your family and professional life. That’s why it is so crucial in the hours and days after your arrest to think as clearly and rationally as possible and to take …

If you’ve been arrested and charged with domestic violence in San Bernardino County, you may be scared, in shock, or physically hurt. During such times, it’s important to try to think clearly and take some steps that can go a long way towards protecting yourself, your rights, and your future. The San Bernardino District Attorney’s …