Violent Crimes

Assault and battery charges are the same in the eyes of many people, but they are actually different. Battery involves the illegal use of force on another person, but assault merely involves the attempt, intent or threat of causing physical injury to another person...

It is a reality that some people make false allegations of domestic violence to try to control their partners or spouses. Others make those claims to show that they have power over another person. Sometimes, these people are dealing with mental illness, want revenge...

When a homicide occurs, murder charges may soon follow. Naturally, a murder charge is very serious, and the best way to participate in your own defense is to learn as much as you can about your situation.  Regardless of the circumstances of your case, here's what you...

Domestic violence is any physical, emotional or verbal abuse that a suspect inflicts upon someone with whom they have a close relationship. In California, the state's Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA), describes some of the many penalties that the perpetrator of...

The holidays are a stressful time for many people. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes difficult to channel that anger into something productive. This could mean that you have a blowup. If that incident becomes physical, there’s a chance you could face criminal charges....

When someone is killed by another person, it is a homicide. People often say the word homicide and assume that it means murder, but it does not. It could have been a mistake, it could have been an accident or it could have been self-defense. Those are not necessarily...

If you make a threatening action toward another person, you could be charged with assault. If you actually put your hands on another person, there is a chance that you could be charged with battery. Take a closer look at what constitutes assault and battery in the...

If you believe that facing murder charges is the worst situation you may ever deal with, you are essentially correct. All American states take a very harsh stance against violent crimes that result in the loss of another life. Regardless of your innocence, you should...

Violent crimes are taken very seriously in California. Those who are facing charges related to these offenses should be aware of how to cobble together a strong defense regardless of the circumstances. While this is vital in all cases, it is especially true in...