When you have been accused of domestic violence, whether due to false allegations, a misunderstanding or because you had a lapse in judgement, you may feel like you’re all alone. While it can help to know that many celebrities have been in your shoes, Vista domestic violence lawyers want you to know that there are also […]
Michael Scott and Jan’s Abusive Relationship in The Office
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 […]
What Happens During a Domestic Violence “Well Check?” in Vista?
When someone reports a potential case of domestic violence, the police will almost always be sent to conduct what is known as a “well check.” What the police document in their report will be used as evidence against the defendant when and if charges are actually filed. Even if you have already been charged with […]
You Don’t Have to Injure Someone to be Charged with Domestic Violence
When most people imagine a victim of domestic violence, they tend to think of a battered wife with a black eye and cuts on her face. But not only can a victim be a man as well, but the victim doesn’t need to have visible injuries in order for the aggressor to be charged or […]
The Most Commonly Filed in Domestic Violence Charges in Vista
We’ve talked extensively about domestic violence on this site, but “domestic violence” is not actually a specific criminal charge, but instead the name given to multiple crimes committed against one’s intimate partner. If you were arrested during a dispute between you and your partner, your Vista domestic violence lawyer can help explain which specific charges […]
The Most Common Holiday Crimes -Oceanside Criminal Lawyer
Everyone has certain things they expect to happen around the holidays, whether that means a special Christmas event at church, a New Year’s Eve night out with friends, a massive meal with family or a gift-giving extravaganza. But these expectations and celebrations often also lead to legal trouble and just as Halloween often results in […]
Can You be a Cop After Being Charged With Domestic Violence in Vista?
We’ve previously discussed how a domestic violence charge will not only prevent you from joining the military, but even be likely to end a career in the military. When many people find this out, they assume the same would be true when it comes to police officers, but in practice, the effects of a domestic […]
Human Trafficking Laws in California: Oceanside Sex Crimes Lawyer
Human trafficking is the legal name for slavery, but human trafficking laws in California aren’t limited to only involuntary servitude. In fact, if you violate California’s pimping and pandering laws and the prostitute in question is a minor, you could be charged with violating human trafficking laws in California, even if you did not force […]
More FAQs from a Vista Domestic Violence Lawyer
We’ve posted many articles on domestic violence in this blog because it is such a common crime in Southern California. We’ve even posted a basic Frequently Answered Questions article covering topics like what is domestic violence and who is protected by this law, but this barely scratches the surface of the many questions Vista domestic violence […]
Domestic Violence Laws Protect Same Sex Partners As Well
Most people assume that domestic violence cases always involves a man abusing a woman. But just as a woman abusing a man can be domestic violence, so can a woman beating a woman or a man punching a man. The only thing that matters in a domestic violence case, according to Del Mar domestic violence […]
