Temporary Restraining Orders: A Necessary Legal Tool or a Weapon?
While most of the public likely view restraining orders as a legal tool to protect individuals when they’re facing a threat, temporary restraining orders and protective orders for domestic abuse in particular are often used as a weapon to attack the credibility and lives of defendants without any evidence. Obtaining these protective orders for domestic […]
What Are My Rights If I Am Arrested? – What You Need To Know
If you read the news headlines on any given day you’re most likely to see stories about arrests in your community – both justified and unjustified. So often that these days many people don’t fully understand what their rights are. Although no one ever plans on getting arrested it always best to be prepared for […]
Domestic Violence: Abuse Battery & Assault – Learn The Differences
When it comes to domestic violence charges, what is the difference between the types? Domestic Abuse Battery Here in Louisiana, domestic abuse battery is defined as one household member intentionally using force or violence against another household member. What is considered a household member? What happens when someone is convicted of domestic abuse battery? The […]