In the past couple of decades, domestic violence has become very abundant and an increasing number of women and children have been unwilling victims. Domestic abuse is defined under the California Domestic Violence Prevention Act of 1994 as violence against a spouse, cohabitant, fiancée, or other person with whom the abuser has a relationship with, or someone formerly in these relationships. This conduct includes abuse of a minor son or daughter. A
California Family Law Attorney protects women and minor children from domestic violence.
Domestic violence may include acts of sexual assault, placing a person under a reasonable apprehension of being seriously injured, intentionally or recklessly causing physical injury, and intentionally or recklessly attempting physical injury. The California Domestic Violence Prevention Act affords victims of this conduct several options in protecting their rights. A victim may opt to pursue a criminal charge or file a civil suit seeking for damages. The court may also grant a protective order against the abuser.
The primordial purpose of a protective order is to prohibit the abuser from continuing his conduct against the victim or against other members of the household. For the duration of the protective order, the respondents are also prohibited from purchasing or receiving firearms. A California Family Law Attorney understands the complexities of these causes of action. With his experience, the rights of a victim will surely be protected.
After a protective order is granted, law enforcement agencies receive a copy and forward the information to the Department of Justice. In the occasion the abuser violate the order, police officers are contacted immediately to prevent further abuse. Violating a protective order is a criminal offense and may result in imprisonment. A California Law Attorney sees to it that any violation of the protective order is recorded and reported to the law enforcement agencies.