Recently, your partner accused you of abuse. You never put your hands on your significant other, so where did such accusations come from? The Office on Women's Health explores verbal and emotional abuse. Educate yourself on different forms of domestic violence so you...
Improving your emotional response to fight charges of violence
Facing charges of domestic violence in Arizona could impact your life in many ways including the loss of your reputation. You may feel pain and embarrassment in associating with people who know you as you wait for your case to go to court. Just because you reacted...
Domestic violence accusations and your parental rights
Unlike most crimes, an accusation of domestic can begin two separate legal proceedings. There is the criminal charge that could put you in jail. And, often, the accusing party will file for an Order of Protection against you as well. An Order of Protection is commonly...
Restraining orders and the relationship test
When it comes to allegations of domestic violence, there are many factors that you need to consider if you are facing charges or another person is trying to obtain a restraining order against you. For starters, you need to review key terms and the different factors...
Domestic violence charges and your right to bear arms
Many people in Phoenix take their right to own firearms seriously. What they may not know is a charge of domestic violence can take away their right to own or possess guns, at least temporarily. You might know that being convicted of a felony crime in Arizona takes...
What is the definition of aggravated assault?
Aggravated assault is a more severe criminal charge than assault. At its core, aggravated assault is the exact same as assault, but it has additional conditions or factors that cause it to be a more serious crime. It is important to understand these factors that can...
Reading allegedly abusive texts may taint jury pool
In the eyes of the law, domestic violence in Arizona may not always involve physical acts of aggression against another person. A judge and jury may decide that alleged acts of emotional or psychological abuse also qualify. A 22-year-old student at Boston College in...
Domestic violence is a workplace problem too
What happens at home does not always stay at home. For Arizona employees that suffer from domestic violence, work may be an escape or reason to leave a domestic violence situation, it still affects them in the workplace. According to the US National Library of...
Arizona Cards release DE after aggravated assault arrest
Some regular readers of our Prescott Valley Criminal Law Blog undoubtedly recall that in 2005, the Arizona Cardinals conducted their preseason training camp just a few miles from here in Prescott. While those days are long gone, we know that football fans in our area...
What is the legal standard for domestic violence?
Conviction on domestic violence-related charges will have a dramatic impact on a person's personal and professional life. Understanding the law as to when a case is classified as domestic violence is an integral part of formulating a defense. There can be a domestic...
