January 17, 2022
When Is Domestic Violence A Felony?
California Penal Code § 273.5 PC makes inflicting “corporal injury” on an intimate partner that…
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December 13, 2021
About Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
A domestic violence restraining order is a court order issued in a domestic violence case. This order directs an individual…
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December 1, 2021
Consequences Of A Domestic Violence Conviction
The California Legislature has stated that criminal offenses related to domestic violence merit special consideration…
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April 19, 2021
Self-Defense of Others and Property
Self-defense is a legal defense used to abrogate a violation of the law. It is…
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April 7, 2021
List of Crimes Associated with Domestic Violence
California law especially criminalizes acts where someone harms or threatens to harm an intimate partner.…
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March 17, 2021
FAQ: Can A Conviction For Domestic Violence Be Expunged In California?
Can A Conviction For Domestic Violence Be Expunged In California? When a conviction for a…
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February 25, 2021
A Look At California Trespassing Laws
California law applicable to trespassing is contained in California Penal Code § 602 PC. Trespassing…
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February 18, 2021
FAQ: Can Domestic Violence Charges Be Dropped?
One frequently asked question is whether domestic violence charges in California may be dropped against…
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December 9, 2020
Abuse That Rises To The Level Of Domestic Violence
In California, Family Code § 6203 FC is the statute that defines abuse for purposes…
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November 19, 2020
How Does California Define Resisting Arrest?
California Penal Code § 148 PC defines the crime of resisting arrest. This statute also…
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