The justice system takes any form of violence extremely seriously. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for some people to make false domestic violence claims against family members. If you are falsely accused of domestic assault, you need to take the charges seriously. ...
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Could domestic violence lead to a federal charge?
People who are facing domestic violence usually think that state courts will handle their charges, but this isn’t always the case. It’s possible that the federal court will handle some domestic violence charges. The Violence Against Women Act enables federal laws to...
Does the alleged victim control a domestic violence case?
Domestic violence charges can stem from various situations. Some of these are misunderstandings, but that won’t necessarily stop criminal charges. Once the police are called to an altercation, they’ll try to determine what’s going on. If you’re arrested for domestic...
Is domestic violence always physical?
Many domestic violence accusations arise because the alleged victim shows signs of physical harm. For example, your partner goes to the police with a bruise or black eye that they say you caused. Yet domestic violence covers a much broader definition than physical...
Orders of protection: Do you know your rights and limitations?
Disagreements among couples are not uncommon. However, when those disagreements turn violent, the court may issue an order of protection against the aggressive party. Basically, this is a legal directive that prevents one party from contacting or approaching the...
Got a restraining order against you? Get off Facebook
If you’re like most people, you do a lot through social media. If you have a restraining order against you, however, you may want to consider logging off until your court case is over – particularly if you have any temptation to peep in on the other party’s page or...
How can a domestic violence conviction affect career prospects?
If you’ve been accused of domestic violence, you have a lot on your mind – but you may not have yet begun to realize just how devastating a conviction can be to your career. Domestic violence is a crime that (despite the way the legal system is supposed to work) tends...
How will domestic violence affect your custody rights?
Domestic violence accusations often crop up when the relationship between two parents is strained. It can make the accused’s relationship with their kids much more complicated. Here are some things that could happen: You are temporarily barred from seeing your kids If...
You can lose your gun even without a domestic violence conviction
A domestic violence conviction can affect your ability to own or even possess a firearm. Less than two years ago, New York strengthened its laws by enacting the Safe Homes and Families Act. Under the law, when police respond to an alleged or suspected incident...
What happens when you are arrested for domestic violence?
You can be arrested for domestic violence in the state of New York if you are abusive toward a family member or intimate partner. In the state, an intimate partner is defined as a former or current spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend, the parent of your child or a partner...