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Can the Police Enter My Home If I’m Accused of Domestic Violence?

By Julia Kefalinos |

If you are accused of domestic violence or under suspicion for any other state crime, how you deal with the police is critical. Remember, you have a constitutional right not to speak or be compelled to incriminate yourself. The police may also not conduct an “unreasonable” search of your home, car, or other property… Read More »

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Can “Uncivil” Text Messages Justify a Domestic Violence Injunction?

By Julia Kefalinos |

A domestic violence injunction is supposed to protect someone from the threat of imminent harm. It is not a weapon to be wielded because there was a disagreement or someone made a rash statement. A person may be falsely accused of domestic violence based solely on the accuser’s subjective belief that he or she… Read More »

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What the Supreme Court’s Latest Decision Means for People Accused of Domestic Violence

By Julia Kefalinos |

A domestic violence charge can have a long-lasting impact on someone who has been falsely accused of hurting a spouse, domestic partner, or family member. In their zeal to protect genuine victims of abuse, federal and state legislators have passed a number of laws designed to take away basic civil liberties from individuals convicted… Read More »

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The Consequences of a False Domestic Violence Charge

By Julia Kefalinos |

Domestic violence laws exist to protect individuals from physical abuse by a spouse or partner. Unfortunately, many people use domestic violence laws to commit what amounts to court-ordered abuse against their ex-partner. Men are frequently the victims of this type of attack, as some women choose to make false domestic violence allegations in order… Read More »

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