Robert D. Chase, Attorney at Law, Legal Blog
What behaviors constitute domestic violence?
Domestic violence is a specific assault crime that occurs between relatives or people who have or have had a romantic relationship. But it encompasses many different types of behaviors. Some people are unclear that domestic violence situations do not require actual...
How do juvenile and adult court systems differ in California?
If law enforcement arrested your young son for a criminal offense such as assault, what will happen next? There are many differences between juvenile and adult court systems in the state of California. How will the case for your son proceed? Main differences In the...
Can you commit battery in California simply by pushing someone?
Your supervisor was giving out a limited number of tickets to a football game when Sam, your coworker, elbowed his way in front of you as you stood in line. You pushed Sam who then accused you of battery. Sam is a loudmouth who is always complaining about something,...
Handling false sexual assault allegations
If you face sexual assault allegations even though you did not engage in any unlawful sexual activity or carry out any illegal sexual contact, you likely have a lot of questions and considerable anxiety. It is important to remain level-headed, which is often very...
Are false allegations of sexual abuse common in divorce?
A divorce and child custody situation can be full of emotions and anger. This can lead to false allegations of sexual abuse. Whether it is your spouse saying you abused him or her or that you abused your child, it will cause issues in your divorce. According to...
The uncertain science surrounding shaken baby syndrome
An allegation of shaken baby syndrome has the potential to lead to serious criminal charges, even though the science surrounding the condition is uncertain. Yet, many parents across California and the nation remain in prison for offenses involving shaken baby...
Why are false sexual abuse claims common in custody cases?
Custody situations are often contentious. Sometimes, one parent will do just about anything to ensure the other parent has no contact with the children. In some cases, that means making false sexual abuse accusations. Psychiatric Times explains such moves are common...
What to do if in possession of a temporary protective order
Someone can request a restraining order if he or she claims there was abuse by someone of a close relationship. If someone has served you with a temporary protective order, also called a restraining order, you may be wondering what your next steps are. The California...
How can an underage DUI affect your life?
Drinking underage can potentially put a person at huge risk for enormous legal penalties. This can include fines and fees, and may even include incarceration or time in jail in some cases. However, there are plenty of repercussions that do not get as much attention....
Does California expunge juvenile records?
There are likely very few adults in California who look back on their younger years without remembering one or two things they regret. Fortunately, most probably will not have to worry about those past regrets (provided they learn from them) impacting them in the...
