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May 18, 2022

Many people find themselves facing domestic violence charges in California every year. To give you an idea of how many, in the fiscal year 2020, there were nearly 72,000 domestic violence actions added to the family law dockets of the state’s Superior Courts.

May 18, 2022

California law enforcement receives more than 450 calls a day related to domestic violence. If you are one of those accused of committing the crime, you aren’t alone.

May 18, 2022

Restraining orders are orders of protection issued by the courts to protect an accuser from physical violence, the threat of violence, or harassment by a specific individual. Once issued, the courts and law enforcement adamantly enforce them.

April 8, 2022

Professors and teachers play a tremendous part in the lives of their students. They teach and mentor students, improve their knowledge and career skills, and help them become responsible individuals

April 8, 2022

Just like academic excellence, conduct is a crucial aspect of being a student in a post-secondary institution. An allegation involving student misconduct or a violation of the university's code of conduct could require you to go to court or attend a student conduct hearing

March 14, 2022

According to the statistics from the Crime in California Report, there were about 853,576 arrests for various felony and misdemeanor offenses statewide in 2020. In California, a person could be arrested for committing an offense or violating a law. Unfortunately, such an arrest could result in a criminal charge, and the consequences could be devastating.

March 11, 2022

Universities and colleges in California and across the United States often establish academic integrity codes that students must adhere to. It is typically against the school’s code of conduct for students to plagiarize, cheat, fabricate results, or misuse academic materials.

March 11, 2022

According to the statistics from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, there were 278 total arrests for offenses against the family and children in California in 2019. Even when children are not direct targets of abuse or violence in the home, witnessing its occurrence can harm them mentally or psychologically.

Feb. 7, 2022

According to a recent study, an estimated 2 to 3 million temporary restraining orders are issued in the United States annually. In California, a restraining order may be issued to protect individuals facing legitimate threats—such as domestic violence, assault, abuse, or sexual harassment— from their abuser.

Feb. 7, 2022

Family gatherings offer an opportunity for people to get to know their relatives, interact, and spend quality time bonding with loved ones. Unfortunately, a peaceful family gathering can sometimes turn violent due to disagreements, contrasting beliefs, or misunderstandings between family members.