The typical domestic violence situation involves a female victim in a male who has been accused of violence. Some studies have found that up to 85% of victims are in fact female. This is the reason why people often assume that this is how it works. However, both men...
To say that you and your ex parted on poor terms is a massive understatement, and you’re still quite angry. Your anger may be entirely justified – but don’t let it land you behind bars. In this day and age, it’s painfully easy to find ways to electronically harass or...
You and your partner get into a serious disagreement. It ends with you threatening them, and then they call the police. They claim that they are a victim of domestic violence. You are stunned. You just said what you said in the heat of the moment. You never laid a...
In contentious domestic situations, emotions often get the best of those involved. They can lead to loud arguments, or in some cases, accusations involving domestic violence. Even if violence is not an issue, one of the participants of a domestic altercation can face...
Being accused of domestic violence can quickly lead to trouble. You could face a restraining order, the loss of child custody and your visitation rights and potentially lose your job. A conviction could lead to fines and jail time among other serious penalties. This...
Not only can domestic violence charges have severe penalties in terms of the law, but there is also a stigma attached to such convictions. Many employers could be reluctant to either keep or take on an employee with a violent criminal record. Of course, being charged...
If you’re facing criminal charges for domestic violence, you may be worried about your reputation. Maybe you’re a local business owner whose name is linked to (or maybe even on) your company. Maybe you’re merely worried about what friends and family members will think...
You probably are well aware of the more immediate consequences that you could face if you’re convicted of a domestic violence crime. You might already be facing an Order of Protection instituted by the court to keep you away from your alleged victim. You may have...
Close quarters, drug or alcohol intoxication, financial troubles, differences in politics -- even holiday stress -- can all contribute to family arguments that bubble up and spill out of control. A family fight that escalates and ends in a domestic violence charge is...
If the police show up at your home after receiving a call about a domestic disturbance, your situation could deteriorate fast. New York police must arrest you if they consider you have committed a felony or broken a court order to stay away from someone. It applies...