The prospect of spending time in jail for a domestic violence conviction is certainly not a very pleasant one. You may wonder if you will automatically be placed in jail if you are found guilty of a domestic violence offense. In this post we will look at the penalties that “Does a Domestic Violence Conviction Result in Jail Time?”
Why It Is So Important to Defend Domestic Violence Charges
If you are currently facing domestic violence charges in California you may not be overly concerned about the charges if you were only charged with a misdemeanor offense. After all, the maximum jail time is a year and most first time offenders get probation right? While this may be the “Why It Is So Important to Defend Domestic Violence Charges”
Stalking in San Diego
In the State of California, a conviction for one of the state’s stalking laws could lead to serious penalties, including a lengthy term of incarceration. In fact, California has some of the toughest stalking laws in the country. If you have been charged with stalking in SanDiego there are several defenses “Stalking in San Diego”
Restraining Order in San Diego: Can I Own a Gun if I Have an Injunction Against Me?
In San Diego, an individual may request a restraining order, also referred to as an injunction, if the individual is the victim of domestic violence, feels threatened or harassed, or is being stalked. If the court is convinced that an injunction is needed, a temporary restraining order will be issued “Restraining Order in San Diego: Can I Own a Gun if I Have an Injunction Against Me?”
Domestic Violence in San Diego: It Was an Accident – Can I Get the Charges Dropped?
Unlike in years past, domestic violence charges are taken very seriously today and the consequences of a conviction can be far-reaching. There are a variety of defenses to charges of domestic violence. Once of those defenses is that it was an accident – that you never intended to injure the “Domestic Violence in San Diego: It Was an Accident – Can I Get the Charges Dropped?”
My Partner Wants to Drop Domestic Violence Charges – No Problem, Right?
Couples argue from time to time. Sometimes those arguments get out of hand. Occasionally, they go too far and someone calls the police. That, in turn, will likely lead to one partner (or both) being arrested and charged with domestic violence. Often, we have clients who have been charged with “My Partner Wants to Drop Domestic Violence Charges – No Problem, Right?”
What to Do If Victim Wants to Drop a No Contact Order in California
No Contact Orders in California If you are charged with a criminal offense in California and the offense includes an alleged victim there is a good chance that the court will issue a “no contact order” at your initial hearing. As a defendant in a criminal case, it is crucial “What to Do If Victim Wants to Drop a No Contact Order in California”
Domestic Violence in California: What Happens If a Victim Wants to Drop the Charges?
Many criminal offenses involved an alleged victim. Assault and battery, for example, involves the use of force or violence on another person. Sex crimes and domestic violence are other examples of criminal offenses that involve an alleged victim. When you are charged with a criminal offense in California the prosecutor “Domestic Violence in California: What Happens If a Victim Wants to Drop the Charges?”
Consequences of Criminal Prosecution for Domestic Violence Offenses in San Diego
Domestic violence is a form of abuse committed against an individual who is considered to be a spouse or former spouse, or another person with whom the defendant has had a child or dating relationship. A dating relationship is defined as a frequent and intimate association between two people. It “Consequences of Criminal Prosecution for Domestic Violence Offenses in San Diego”
Prosecution of Domestic Violence Cases in San Diego
Domestic violence is a form of abuse committed against a person who is a spouse or former spouse, or an individual with whom the defendant has had a child or dating relationship. In the context of domestic violence prosecution, a dating relationship means a frequent and intimate association between the “Prosecution of Domestic Violence Cases in San Diego”