The Office was highly praised for the way it approached domestic abuse. Whereas most shows either portray a woman victim or make light of a man being abused, often even questioning his masculinity or even going so far as to imply that he deserves it for letting a woman abuse him, The Office showed Michael […]
Human Trafficking Laws in California: 236.1 (PC)
Human trafficking is the legal name for slavery, but these laws aren’t limited to only involuntary servitude but also include forced sexual encounters. In fact, if you break California’s pimping and pandering laws and the prostitute in question is a minor, you could also be charged with violating human trafficking laws in California under Penal […]
Will a Case Get Dropped if a Victim Refuses to Testify?
Many cases, particularly those involving domestic violence and sexual assault, come down to the alleged victim’s word versus the word of the accuser. Because these charges depend on the accuser’s testimony, courts have to balance the risks of further traumatizing the victim with the rights of the defendant to face their accuser in court and […]
Famous Domestic Violence Cases
The popular image of domestic violence usually involves a beer-swilling, shirtless husband beating his wife to vent his frustration with life. But in reality, people of all classes, genders, and orientations are accused of committing domestic violence, including actors, musicians, athletes, and more. In fact, many real-life domestic abuse cases involve individuals who are both […]
Vista, California Elder Abuse Laws: Penal Code 368 (PC)
When people imagine elder abuse, they typically imagine dark, shabby nursing homes staffed by people who are inexperienced and underpaid and filled with residents who have been shuttered away by cheap, greedy relatives who don’t want to spend money on quality care. But elder abuse and neglect can happen in the nicest facilities and even […]
Understanding Vandalism Laws in Vista and North County
Vandalism and graffiti are crimes nearly everyone has committed at one point or another —whether it involves scratching your initials into a desk in high school, doodling on a bus poster, or something more drastic like spray painting your name across a wall. But just because these acts are common doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take […]
What to Expect at a California Domestic Violence Arraignment in Vista
The first court appearance you will need to attend after a domestic violence arrest is known as an arraignment. This step of the court process is one of the most important, as it allows you to hear the charges that have been filed against you, deal with bail, schedule future court dates, and re-addresses the […]
Corporal Injury to a Spouse or Cohabitant Charges in Vista
When domestic violence results in injury, it can be charged as corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant, filed under California Penal Code 273.5 (PC). This crime is one of the most commonly charged domestic violence offenses in San Diego County. If you have been accused of corporal injury to a spouse in San Diego, […]
Domestic Battery Charges in Vista, California: (Penal Code 243(e)(1) (PC))
Domestic violence is a classification of crime that can cover a wide range of specific penal codes. The most commonly filed of these offenses in San Diego is domestic battery. This charge can be filed when someone uses force or violence against an intimate partner. If you have been accused of domestic battery in Vista […]
Is Batman Guilty of Child Endangerment?
io9 ranked the Caped Crusader as #1 in their list of heroes who should be arrested for child endangerment -and attorney Peter Liss believes they made a strong case. So, is Batman guilty of child endangerment or other crimes when it comes to Robin? What is Child Endangerment, Exactly? Under California law, to be convicted […]
