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What is Domestic Violence under Penal Code 243(e) in California? Most people know that domestic violence is a crime in California. However, many people do not understand the complex laws regarding domestic violence. Under California Penal Code Section 243, battery on a spouse is a domestic violence crime, and it carries serious penalties if you […]
Domestic Violence: What if the Alleged Victim "Recants" Her Statement to the Police Domestic violence claims are very common in today’s society. They can result from a minor verbal fight or from a non-verbal action made in the spur of the moment (an action perceived as a threat). Regardless, the consequences of domestic violence are very serious. […]
Terminate A Domestic Violence Restraining Order If a domestic violence restraining order was issued against you, it could impact your ability to live a normal life. You could be banned from seeing members of your family or from visiting certain areas. However, you may be eligible to terminate a domestic violence restraining order. Can You […]
Criminal Protective Order vs Restraining Order: What's the Difference? Victims and witnesses of a crime often need protection from the court. So do people involved in a domestic dispute. There are different remedies a court may order to provide a person relief from harassment or harm. A criminal protective order (CPO) may be issued at […]
How a Domestic Violence Charge Impacts Immigration Status In the U.S., any immigrant who violates the law could face deportation as part of the punishment. This includes immigrants who are in the country legally.1 If you are an immigrant facing domestic violence charges, you could be deported. However, that is not always the case. Whether […]
U.S. Supreme Court Says You Can Go to Federal Prison for Having a Gun with Domestic Violence Conviction in the Past If you have a prior conviction for felony domestic violence in California under California Penal Code 273.5, you cannot legally possess a gun for the rest of your life. However, California law allows you […]
Domestic Violence Recantation in Los Angeles: You May Win Your Case if the Alleged Victim Recants Statements (PC 273.5 & PC 243(e)(1)) Being accused of domestic violence or corporal injury upon a spouse (or a loved one) may lead to very serious criminal penalties if you are convicted. These penalties include the real possibility of: Serving […]
Willful Infliction of Corporal Injury on a Spouse in Newport Beach: A Wobbler Offense Under PC 273.5 What is a wobbler offense in Newport Beach? The first question you may be asking yourself after reading the title of this article is, “what is a wobbler offense?” A wobbler offense is a term used in California […]
Can I go to Jail if I Refuse to Testify in a Spousal Battery or Domestic Violence Case in Irvine? Every day, thousands of people are arrested for spousal battery in California. In the majority of those cases, the alleged “victim” does not want their attacker to be prosecuted or face jail time. The Irvine […]
If You are Involved in a Domestic Violence Case, You Still Have a Right to See Your Children Having a domestic dispute with your spouse or partner is always a stressful situation for everyone involved. Often, a couple’s children become an unfortunate bargaining chip as they get caught in the middle of mom and dad’s […]
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