A family violence arrest can lead to more than one type of legal proceeding. One of the most common sources of confusion is the difference between a protective order and the criminal case itself. Although the two may arise from the same incident, they are not the same thing. Understanding ...
A family violence arrest can turn a person’s life upside down in a matter of hours. One minute, you’re going about your normal routine. The next, you’re being booked into jail, trying to figure out how to get home, wondering what your bond requires, and trying to understand what happens ...
For many people facing a family violence charge, the biggest concern isn’t just what happens in court. It is what happens afterward. Will my employer find out? Could I lose my professional license? Will this affect my ability to find another job? These are important questions, particularly for people whose ...
One of the most common misconceptions we hear after a family violence arrest is that the alleged victim can simply decide not to pursue the case and make the charges disappear. While the alleged victim’s wishes may be an important consideration in a case, the criminal prosecution is not controlled ...
When someone facing a family violence charge learns that the alleged victim does not want to testify, it is understandable to think the case must be over. But the absence of the alleged victim’s testimony does not automatically determine the outcome of a criminal case. At MC Criminal Law, our ...
