Officers detained a professional football player, Ray McDonald, on Aug. 31 on suspicion of felony domestic violence, according to the San Jose Police Department. Police booked McDonald, who plays defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers, into the Santa Clara...
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How do I get a restraining order in California?
California residents who fear for their safety may be eligible to seek a restraining order. A restraining order legally protects an individual from unwanted contact, harassment and other forms of physical or emotional abuse. Once it has been determined that the person...
Man flees scene of domestic violence incident in California
A man wanted for a domestic violence complaint managed to escape from his home in Prunedale during a police standoff on July 30. Police officers were called to the scene of the alleged domestic violence incident on Crazy Horse Canyon Road shortly after 4:50 a.m. The...
The changing views on domestic violence
Domestic violence has been a concern for generations, and the first recorded mention of it in what would become the United States actually dates back to 1641. In that year, the Puritans took the step of passing a law that banned husbands from beating their wives...
California bill would change protective orders for children
Domestic violence cases can have a significant impact on child custody and visitation rights in California. In many domestic violence cases that result in criminal charges, the court often orders a protective order for the victim. However, a loophole in the...
US Supreme Court holds tight on gun ban after domestic conviction
The United States Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that federal law prohibits a person convicted of domestic abuse -- even in the absence of violence -- may not possess a gun. The decision effectively overrules a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth...
Former California assemblyman arrested for domestic abuse
A former state assemblyman from Southern California has been arrested on domestic violence allegations. Few details about the most recent arrest against the man are included in a recent article. But, the same man was arrested in 2010 on domestic violence allegations...
Appellate judges rule against California man over domestic issue
In November we discussed the issue of communication in divorce. It may not come as a surprise to many in the Bay Area that disputes between spouses are not uncommon when a marriage breaks down. In some instances, a dispute may lead to domestic violence allegations....
Alleged domestic dispute puts George Zimmerman back in headlines
It is not a secret that when a marriage breaks down, emotions can run high. Divorce is often associated with stress. Allegations can arise during the divorce process that can have impact upon the divorce process and negotiations.Unfortunately, allegations of domestic...
Domestic violence allegations can complicate California divorce
News reports say that the fire chief in Fresno, California was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in late June. Law enforcement received a 911 call reporting an incident at a home near the San Joaquin Country Club. Officers claim that the fire chief was in his...