Domestic Violence

An argument with a spouse or romantic partner may end up with you being accused of domestic violence. But, does it matter which court hears the accusations against you? Absolutely. Here’s what you need to know. Domestic violence can be either a civil or a criminal...

Stalking is a term that most of us are familiar with. Nonetheless, the offense is not necessarily easy to define. Stalking is addressed in California Penal Code 646.9. There are several elements that must be present before a person can be charged with stalking. The...

Police officers in California might arrest you for a domestic violence offense after someone calls to report overhearing the fight or your romantic partner goes to the police to file a complaint. Often, domestic violence charges amount to little more than...