Disagreements happen in relationships and marriages. While they are natural and common occurrences, they are frequently minor and quickly resolved. Unfortunately, some arguments could get heated and physical. While this is a serious situation, it is a matter that...
CRIMINAL LAW – Domestic Violence
When verbal abuse occurs as a trauma response
Verbal abuse is a common element in many domestic violence cases. It uses the power of words to degrade, control and inflict harm on others. The scars often left by this kind of abuse may not be visible, but they are deeply etched into the survivor's emotional and...
Can you claim self-defense in domestic violence cases?
When facing domestic violence charges, it is important to understand your legal rights and potential defenses that can work for you. One such strategy is claiming self-defense. Since it is not against the law to use force to defend yourself from harm, can you claim...
Could your divorce lead to your arrest?
One particularly ominous consequence of acrimonious divorces is that the spurned partner may try to retaliate against their soon-to-be ex-spouse by making false accusations against them. These false allegations can be enough to cause decent people who have done...