Blog posts in Domestic Violence

Implications of Your Order of Protection Domestic violence charges carry more consequences than jail time, fines and a criminal record. The alleged ...

Has a close family member or a law enforcement officer asked the court to issue a Gun Violence Restraining Order against you in California? If the ...

Has your spouse, a romantic partner, or a family member obtained a domestic violence restraining order against you? If so, you probably have a lot of ...

When immigrants come to the United States, they are expected to abide by our state and federal laws. While not every criminal offense will result in ...

What is civil harassment in California and how is it different than domestic violence? Civil harassment is a lot like domestic violence , but what ...

You’ve heard about domestic violence, which typically involves threats, sexual assault , and actual violence between family members. In many ...

When you hear the term, “crimes against the society,” what types of images come to mind? Public intoxication, gambling, prostitution, spousal abuse ? ...

Oakland and the rest of the East Bay are notorious for having a large immigrant population, which undoubtedly enriches our culture in more ways than ...

In Oakland and throughout California, a first time driving under the influence (DUI) offense is punishable by 3 to 5 years’ probation, up to 6 months ...