In San Jose, amidst the innovation of Silicon Valley and the beauty of some of California’s best gardens and parks, there has been a disturbing rise in domestic violence. As law enforcement and the legislature scramble to combat the increase of domestic violence crimes in San Jose, some defendants are being falsely convicted or face […]
Voisine v. U.S.: Closing the Loophole The United States Supreme court, in its decision in Voisine et al. v. United States, clarifies and narrows the application of a section of federal law that was codified more than twenty years ago. In its decision, the Court unequivocally states that the primary aim of the majority decision […]
Arrested for Domestic Violence in the Bay Area? One of the most common questions Domestic Violence arrests provoke is what is the role of the complaining witness in deciding to or influencing charging and prosecution. DOES VICTIM HAVE TO TESTIFY? It is well known that a victim of domestic violence does not choose whether charges […]
California Penal Code section836(d) allows an arrest by an officer of a crime that does not take place in their presence if: The peace officer has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed the assault or battery, whether or not it has in fact been committed. The peace officer makes […]
Bay Area Domestic Violence Bail schedules – Should I Bail Out? Often, a domestic violence arrest triggers an immediate dilemma of whether to bail out or wait for a court proceeding. Bail is the system by which those accused of a crime can essentially mortgage their freedom by posting a bond in court. The amount […]
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How does California prosecute domestic violence charges?