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Los Angeles prosecutors have the option of prosecuting domestic violence as a felony or misdemeanor crime. The desires of the victim regarding the pressing of charges do not matter in the case of felony DV cases; the prosecutor has leeway to press the charges on behalf of the state. The consequences for felony domestic violence [...]
Van Nuys has made efforts to empower police officers when investigating domestic violence calls. For the couples involved, this means that they may find themselves facing these charges even if there were no acts of violence being committed and if there is no history of abuse of any kind in the relationship. This can be [...]
The increasingly tough laws pertaining to domestic violence did not originate in a vacuum. Domestic violence is the leading cause of visits to the emergency room by women. Every 15 seconds, a woman is beaten by a partner or spouse. For those facing a potential DV charge, knowing one’s rights and understanding what constitutes domestic [...]
Domestic violence laws in Los Angeles and Van Nuys and in California at large are largely, and justly, mostly based around protecting the rights of women. Women are, by far, those most in danger of becoming the victims of domestic violence. Men, however face another threat where domestic violence is concerned. Individuals who are less [...]
Those facing domestic violence charges in Van Nuys are in a very tough spot. Aside from the fact that domestic violence laws are very complex and carry with them very severe consequences, those accused of domestic violence are also facing the social condemnation that comes with being accused of this crime. The accused is also [...]
Domestic violence law has become more complex over the years and a broader range of acts can be defined as acts of violence. These crimes can be prosecuted as misdemeanors or felonies in California. The violence need not have taken place between a married or cohabitating couple to be considered domestic violence. Dating couples, couples [...]
Domestic violence may be charged as a felony or misdemeanor in Los Angeles and California. In most cases, whether or not this crime is prosecuted as one or the other has to do with the severity of the injuries received by the victim as well as with the criminal past of the accused. Those charged [...]
Domestic violence charges can be prosecuted as misdemeanor offenses or as felonies at the discretion of the prosecuting attorney. In some cases, felony charges are levied when there’s been a particularly egregious act of violence committed against the victim. Other circumstances which may result in a felony being prosecuted are those which involve the abuse [...]
Domestic violence defense is a specialty field among lawyers and anyone charged under these laws needs to make certain that they have appropriate legal representation. The penalties for violations of DV law are stiff and Los Angeles police are empowered to take a great many actions if they suspect that violence is afoot in a [...]
Defense against a DUI charge starts with the citizen. Citizens have rights and, in many cases, officers will be able to build a case when a citizen becomes flustered, forgets their rights and submits to tests, interrogations and other procedures without knowing that they have the right to decline. Whenever one is pulled over, whether [...]
