As someone facing a sex offender charge, it's important that you understand how you could be affected by the law in ways other than a prison sentence or fines. If you're convicted, you'll be placed on a sex-offender registry, which affects the places you can work or...
Month: March 2017
Domestic violence accusations require immediate attention
We recently discussed some of the finer points of domestic violence incidents. If you recall, we discussed how not all domestic violence is physical. Other types, including emotional, sexual and financial are also possible. When you are accused of any form of domestic...
Is all domestic violence physical?
As someone who is non-violent and who loves his partner, it's a horrible feeling to know that you've been accused of domestic violence. How could someone accuse you of being violent when you've never touched your partner at all? There are a few things to consider. For...
This is how fast your blood alcohol concentration could rise
When you go out to drink with friends, colleagues or on your own, you need to understand how alcohol affects your body. Failing to understand the rate at which your blood alcohol concentration increases puts you at risk of getting drunk. If you decide to drive in that...
Keep a clear head and cite laws as you work out the divorce terms
There are many different things that can lead to the end of a marriage. If you are facing a divorce, you have a lot of points to consider. These include who is going to move out of the marital home, where the children are going to live, and who is going to receive...
Domestic violence and same-sex couples
When it comes to domestic violence, one issue that doesn't often come up is the risk of violence among same-sex couples. When you think of domestic violence cases, it's often believed that the man is the abusive partner who is violent toward a female partner. The fact...
This is how you defend yourself in court
If you're arrested and charged for a criminal act, you may be worried about how it will affect you in the future. Even an arrest has the possibility of impacting you, even though you have yet to be convicted. Your reputation could be damaged, or you may miss work or...