Domestic violence charges are taken very seriously in California. If convicted, you can face serious penalties and a mark on your record that can negatively impact all aspects of your life. A conviction will show up on a background check required for a job interview, needed to secure a loan, or necessary to complete an …
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Any type of domestic violence is handled seriously under California law. Domestic disputes are not considered a private matter kept between couples or within a family. In fact, law enforcement is more likely than ever before to get involved in domestic violence disputes. In most cases, California prosecutors charge domestic violence offenses as misdemeanors. However, …
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Domestic violence cases have become very politically charged and are regularly treated as “guilty until proven innocent.” Police are required under the law to arrest any individual as long as they merely think some domestic violence has taken place. Even with cases that do not involve documented injuries, it is important to be proactive and …
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Even if the police merely think that some type or degree of domestic violence has occurred in a relationship, they are obligated under the law to take the individual into custody. If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with domestic violence pursuant to California Penal Code Section 273.5, it is imperative …
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California passed a new law that legalizes heterosexual couples to file for domestic partnerships. This law allows all couples in the state the option to choose between either a marriage or a domestic partnership option to declare their commitment to each other and to gain state rights that are available to couples. Prior to the …
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