Domestic Violence
Posted in Domestic Violence,Domestic Violence FAQ'S,Sex Crimes,Sex Offender FAQs on January 10, 2022
Domestic violence and sexual assault charges are serious, some of which carry the status of a felony. Under normal circumstances, both alleged victims and alleged perpetrators are concerned with the evidence that may or may not be used in a suit against them. While this is a worthwhile concern for those looking to find justice,…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Domestic Violence on June 24, 2020
If you or somebody you care about has been arrested in charged with domestic violence, you need to seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Domestic violence investigations can be complicated, and you need to be sure that you are treated fairly throughout the entire process. You cannot rely on the prosecution or law enforcement…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Domestic Violence,Domestic Violence FAQ'S on April 22, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically affected the way of life for most people in this country. While quarantine and stay at home orders have been enacted in most areas of the country to prevent the spread of COVID-19, these orders have had various unintended consequences, particularly when it comes to domestic violence. Without a doubt,…
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Posted in Domestic Violence,Domestic Violence FAQ'S on April 5, 2020
The laws surrounding domestic violence in California are complex and can be difficult to follow. It is essential to understand how these laws work, so you can protect your rights. If you were recently accused of domestic violence and you need legal assistance, the Law Offices of Graham Donath offer free consultations and case evaluations,…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Domestic Violence on July 15, 2019
Each year, domestic violence affects thousands of families in California. These incidents range from acts of jealousy and possessiveness to acts of extreme violence. California law rightly presumes that these alleged victims sometimes need immediate protection. However, when the alleged victim makes a report or makes a request for a protective order, authorities only hear…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Domestic Violence,Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 24, 2019
Domestic violence is a crime with many common misconceptions. One is that the victim can choose to drop the charges against the alleged attacker after calling the police. This is not the case. Once someone contacts law enforcement about domestic violence, it becomes the city’s decision to prosecute, regardless of the wishes of the victim….
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Posted in Domestic Violence on March 30, 2018
One in four women, or 24.3%, and one in seven men, or 13.8%, in the United States have been the victim of physical violence by an intimate partner. Physical violence is a common form of domestic violence, but it is certainly not the only form of it. Almost half of all American women and men…
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Posted in Domestic Violence on May 1, 2014
Violation of a restraining order is the common charge filed against someone accused of violating a domestic violence protective order. To prove that a defendant is guilty of a violation of a restraining order, the prosecutor must prove five things: A court lawfully issued a written order that the defendant refrain from some type of…
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