What Happens If The Court Grants A Restraining Order And The Court Finds That It Has Been Violated?
What Happens If The Court Grants A Restraining Order And The Court Finds That It Has Been Violated?
What Happens If The Court Grants A Restraining Order And The Court Finds That It Has Been Violated? California has some of the strictest laws when it comes to restraining orders. If you have a restraining order filed against you and are found guilty of violating its terms, you can expect severe and immediate consequences. The first and perhaps most significant consequence is the legal penalty. Violating a restraining order…
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California Domestic Violence Law | PC 273.5
California Domestic Violence Law | PC 273.5 Before we dive into the specifics of 273.5, it is important to understand what domestic violence is. Domestic violence refers to any type of violent or abusive behavior within a household or intimate relationship. This can include past and present roommates as well as intimate partners. Finally, this can include physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse. Choosing Wallin & Klarich to represent your…
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What Is A Restraining Order? What Steps Will My Attorney Take On My Behalf To Attempt To Have A Restraining Order Granted?
What Is A Restraining Order? What Steps Will My Attorney Take On My Behalf To Attempt To Have A Restraining Order Granted? ________________________________ Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects individuals, families, and communities across the world. It is defined as abuse or threats of abuse between people who have an intimate relationship - whether married or not, dating, living together, or have children together. In Southern California, domestic…
Read MoreCharlie Sheen Plea Deal Held Up – California Penal Code § 273.5
As recently reported by the Associated Press, Charlie Sheen’s plea deal was held up in court over disagreements. Originally charged with domestic violence for the abuse of his wife, the parties commenced negotiations to reach a plea deal. Contrary to the agreed upon bargain, the plea deal that was submitted to the judge was more lenient than intended. One of the stringent conditions was that Sheen was not to smoke…
Read MoreWage Compensation for Victims of Domestic Violence
A recent report in the explains that women who are victims of domestic violence in California may be eligible for monetary relief through the California Employment Development Office. This is great news in these harsh economic times for many women who find themselves unable to work after falling victim to abuse. According to an excerpt from the California Employment Development Department’s brochure: "Individuals who are unemployed or unable to work…
Read MoreUFCs Anthony Johnston Arrested for Domestic Violence
An article published on the website details the arrest of UFC welterweight Anthony Johnson who is facing misdemeanor charges for an alleged altercation with an ex-girlfriend on June 27. Johnson has been charged with domestic violence, battery, death threats and destroying a phone to prevent the report of a crime. Johnson has a trial date set for July 17 in his case. The arrest occurred after Johnson forced himself into…
Read MoreDomestic Violence: Financial Abuse in California
Violence toward a spouse, domestic partner, child or any family member is illegal and is considered a serious crime in the state of California. Domestic violence is a sad reality in our society today and in California. Domestic violence in California typically takes the form of physical, emotional or financial abuse. Contrary to popular belief, an individual doesn’t have to have bruises or outward signs of abuse to be a…
Read MoreCalifornia Domestic Violence Prevention Act
Court Grants Restraining order for Husband’s Public Disclosure of His Former Wife’s Private Email In In Re Marriage of Nadkarni, 2009 DJDAR 7158, the court found that the husband accessing his former wife’s private email account constituted abuse under the domestic violence prevention act. An application for a restraining order in California must allege “abuse” under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act. California Family Code Section 6320 states that “disturbing the…
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