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How Much Does a Restraining Order Cost in California
Under California’s Domestic Violence Prevention Act, there is generally no court filing fee for a domestic...
What Happens After a Domestic Violence Arrest in California
After a domestic violence arrest in California, you are booked into county jail and held until...
Claiming Self-Defense Against a Domestic Violence Charge in California
California law recognizes self-defense as a complete legal defense to domestic violence charges. If you used...
Domestic Violence Gun Laws: How a DV Charge or Restraining Order Affects Your Firearm Rights in California
Can I Lose My Guns Over a Domestic Violence Case in California? A domestic violence charge,...
Does a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Go on Your Record?
A domestic violence restraining order in California is not a criminal conviction, but it is not...
How Long Does a Restraining Order Last in California?
A restraining order in California can last anywhere from five days to the rest of your...
New Domestic Violence Laws in California: What Changed and What It Means for Your Case
California passed a package of domestic violence laws in 2024 and 2025. These laws expanded how...
How Long Does a Domestic Violence No Contact Order Last in California?
A domestic violence no contact order in California can last anywhere from five days to fifteen...
Can Domestic Violence Charges Be Dismissed to Protect Your Immigration Status?
Yes. If domestic violence charges are dismissed before a conviction enters the record, the primary deportation...
What Does Domestic Violence Probation Actually Look Like in California?
Domestic violence probation in California is not standard probation. When a court grants probation for any...
What Percentage of Domestic Violence Cases Get Dismissed in California?
Roughly seven out of ten domestic violence investigations in California never result in a criminal case...
Domestic Violence and Child Custody in California: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Children
Does Domestic Violence Actually Matter in a California Custody Case? Yes. California law creates a legal...
Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence in California
A false accusation of domestic violence does not automatically become a conviction. California law requires the...
How Much Is Bail for Domestic Violence in California?
Bail for a domestic violence charge in California depends heavily on whether the case is filed...
How Long Does Domestic Violence Stay on Your Record in California?
A domestic violence conviction in California stays on your criminal record permanently. There is no expiration...
Domestic Battery vs. Domestic Violence in California: What the Charges Actually Mean
Domestic battery and domestic violence are not the same thing under California law. Police reports, court...
Mandatory Arrest for Domestic Violence in California: What It Means and What Happens Next
When police respond to a domestic violence call in California, they can — and in most...
First Offense Violation of Restraining Order in California: What Happens and What You Can Do
A first-time violation of a restraining order is a criminal offense in California. Under California Penal...
How to Get a Restraining Order in California
To get a domestic violence restraining order in California, you file a petition with your local...
Coercive Control and Homicide Defense in California
Coercive control is a legally recognized pattern of domestic abuse, and in California, it can form...
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