Can Self-Defense Be Used as a Defense to Assault and Battery Charges?
Self-defense can be a strong defense against criminal allegations involving a crime of violence, like an assault or battery.
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When the Stress of the Holidays Turns to Domestic Violence
It’s commonly believed that domestic violence cases increase during the holiday times.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence affects millions across the world. Bringing awareness to the issue is one the main ways to defeat this terrible problem.
California's Domestic Violence
Domestic violence maintains a high place on the hot topics list in national conversations.
The ACLU Responds to Body Cameras Used by the LAPD
In spite of the ACLU’s outcry about body cameras and their use, body cameras have become a part of the crime enforcement for the Los Angeles Police Department.
Fighting False Allegations of Rape
The definition of rape goes beyond just forced sexual intercourse. It also includes unlawful sexual intercourse or sexual penetration of the anus or mouth, as well as the vagina, of a person, by a sex organ, foreign object, or other body part, with or without force, if the victim does not give their consent or is incapable of giving their consent.
Anthony Michael Hall Facing Felony Battery Charges
Anthony Michael Hall, the actor best known for his role in the ’80s teen movie “The Breakfast Club,” was recently arrested for felony battery of his neighbor.
Pokemon Go Leads to Assault and Battery Charges
Pokemon Go, an app which leads users on a hunt for Pokemon characters, has lead to charges of conspiracy, robbery, battery and assault across the nation.
Orlando Brown Faces Domestic Battery and Drug Possession Charges
Actor Orlando Brown was recently arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of battery, drug possession and resisting arrest.
Protective Order Taken Against Johnny Manziel
It seems that Johnny Manziel is once again back in the news - but not because of his football ability.