Domestic Violence

Dropping Charges in Family Assault Cases: Do's & Dont's

We advise you to consult local lawyers to find out the advice that best suits your county. If your boyfriend or significant other has been charged wi...

Does a Domestic Violence Victim "Press Charges" Against a Defendant?

Often when victims of or defendants accused of domestic violence encounter police and prosecutors for the first time they are confronted with this fac...

Arkansas Domestic Violence Laws

Domestic violence laws in Arkansas prohibit people from physically injuring family members and household members. Arkansas also makes it illegal t...

Alaska Domestic Violence Laws

Domestic violence laws in Alaska prohibit certain acts of physical violence between spouses, parent and child, and couples who have dated or engag...

Alabama Domestic Violence Laws

Domestic violence laws in Alabama prohibit certain acts of physical violence between an aggressor and a victim, including a parent and child, husb...

Tennessee Domestic Violence Laws

Kentucky Domestic Violence Laws

North Dakota Domestic Violence Laws

North Carolina Domestic Violence Laws

Louisiana Domestic Violence Laws

Domestic Violence Charges and No-Contact Orders

A family court judge once told me that, in his experience, 50% of all allegations of domestic violence or child abuse are fabricated as a strategy...

Arrested for Domestic Violence: Criminal Process

Domestic Altercations and Criminal Law

Proving Domestic Assault in a Criminal Case

Georgia Domestic Violence Penalties and Defense

Criminal Laws on Domestic Violence

Arizona Domestic Violence: Penalties and Defense

Arizona domestic violence laws prohibit the commission of certain violent acts and property crimes between current and former spouses, persons who...

Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Penalties and Defenses

Domestic Violence in Illinois: Penalties and Defense

Domestic Violence and Domestic Assault Charges

New Jersey Domestic Violence Laws: Defending Charges

Under New Jersey domestic violence laws, the victim of a domestic altercation may file a complaint and both victim and abuser may be advised of any ...

Ohio Domestic Violence: Penalties and Defense

Facing Domestic Assault Charges

Domestic Violence Charges: Penalties and Defense Options

Defense Against a Domestic Violence Charge

Texas Criminal Charges for Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence in Michigan: Penalties and Defense

Domestic Violence in Washington State: Penalties and Defense

Facing False Domestic Violence Charges

Domestic Violence in California: Arrest Charges and Defense

Domestic violence in California is physical abuse committed against a current or former spouse, a current or former cohabitant, someone with whom ...

Dealing with a Domestic Violence Arrest

What to Expect if Arrested for Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a sad reality in the world today. Cases can range from people with violent tendencies and a history of battery to domestic spat...

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