One common reason police are called out to a situation is to resolve a potential domestic violence incident. But what exactly is domestic violence? Despite what some in Virginia may believe, domestic violence can take many forms, well beyond that of physical...

There are two sides to every story, but in some situations it may be the case that one side is arbitrarily taken as the truth while the other is assumed to be a fabrication of facts. Assumptions and accusations that arise out of scenarios like this can be damaging in...

When police officers respond to a domestic violence disturbance call, it can be difficult for them to determine what actually happened. In the midst of the chaos, an officer may arrest someone who was simply acting in self-defense. Self-defense refers to the act of...

Being charged with domestic violence can impact your life in many different ways. That is why you need to be aware of the consequences that may await you.Under the Code of Virginia §18.2-57, domestic violence is defined as an act involving violence, force or...

in Virginia, domestic violence charges can have a major effect on your career, reputation and future, especially if you are in the public eye. However, many people facing criminal charges did not commit the crime they are accused of committing. Domestic violence...

If you have been involved in a domestic violence dispute, there is a chance the alleged victim will file a protective order against you. Even cases involving false allegations can result in a protective order being filed. The protective order typically limits or...

Domestic violence charges of any kind can result in serious consequences for the accused. Just being charged is enough to affect the person's reputation and career. Virginia Delegate Rick Morris has been asked to resign after he was arrested twice for alleged domestic...

Even those responsible for enforcing the law can find themselves facing criminal charges. A Virginia police officer was recently arrested for domestic battery after an incident at a residence.Police responded to the scene after a report of domestic assault. The...

If you have been arrested for domestic violence, the alleged victim may file an order of protection against you. Generally, these orders allow the alleged victim to have police arrest you if you violate the conditions of the order.An alleged victim can ask for an...

For a young man domestic violence charges can be devastating. If convicted, his career and reputation could be destroyed. Track Palin, son of former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, will not have to worry about these things. The U.S. Army...