Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Legal Protections Against Domestic Violence in California
Domestic Violence or abuse from a partner can happen to anyone, anywhere. It can be difficult to grapple with the thought of taking action against an abusive person, particularly a partner, for a number of reasons. One of the trickiest to navigate is the insidious tendency to believe that there is nothing you can… Read More »
Standard Of Proof In California Domestic Violence Charges
The United States may be the “land of the free and the home of the brave,” but even the staunchest stout-hearted American is sure to become discouraged now and then with the rampant news stories surrounding violence. With the abundance of negative news stories out there, it can be a relief to laugh. And… Read More »
Northern California Domestic Violence Slaying Highlights The Importance Of Utilizing The Law To Help Prevent Attacks On Potential Victims
Karina Castro, a twenty-seven year old mother of one year old and seven year old girls, was killed in early September in the streets of San Carlos, California. The man charged in her killing is the father of one of her children: thirty-three year old Jose Rafael Solano Landaeta. Reportedly, Ms. Castro was attacked… Read More »
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders In California
The path one must journey to come to the questions of “Do I need a restraining order? What do they even do? Would this even actually help me?” is long. You, or someone you love, have doubtlessly dealt with countless unforeseen circumstances to reach this point, and have many things on your mind to… Read More »
