Self-defense can be a strong defense against criminal allegations involving a crime of violence, like an assault or battery. Arguing self-defense in a criminal case essentially means that you admit to committing a criminal act but clarify that you only did so to protect yourself from harm. If you are wondering whether self-defense is a […]
It’s commonly believed that domestic violence cases increase during the holiday times. With the stress of the holidays, people often turn to coping mechanisms, which can include taking it out on their family members. Domestic Violence Increases With Holiday Stress During the holiday season things get stressful. From organizing family gatherings to dealing with financial […]
Domestic violence affects millions across the world. Bringing awareness to the issue is one the main ways to defeat this terrible problem. That’s why October has been declared Domestic Violence Awareness Month. What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence includes beating, threatening, sexual assault, or other harm to another person. Angry words can lead to a […]
Domestic violence maintains a high place on the hot topics list in national conversations. Players in professional sports add to the multiple stories every day in the news for the public to scrutinize. Ordinary citizens are also in the news, committing acts of domestic violence against their partners. While some victims go unnoticed, others pay […]
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. Body Cameras Recently Used Recently two LAPD officers responded after receiving a call about a woman who was armed with some type of knife. After the police […]