Signs of Domestic Abuse Sadly, domestic violence and abuse happen a lot more often than you'd think. In the United States, over 20 people are physically abused by their intimate partner every minute. That's excluding emotional and sexual abuse. About 10 million people are victims of domestic violence, not counting the many incidents that go unreported. It is difficult to break from the oppression and see...
COVID's Effect on Domestic Violence One of the most common themes that the experts keep touching on when talking about Covid-19 is "stay home, stay safe." While this may be true for most, this virus has brought many new stressors along with some unexpected risks for those in un-safe relationships. According to experts, this pandemic has increased the need for crisis intervention, shelter, and counseling...
You may be asking yourself, “why do I need a defense attorney for my domestic violence charge?” The answer is multifaceted, just as the laws that determine what exactly constitutes domestic violence. In Utah, these laws are broad and cover a wide range of activities and relationships. It is not always as straight forward as one spouse physically attacking another. The law covers crimes, even...
There are countless facets of domestic violence. Many people are aware of the physical nature of these crimes. This includes hitting, biting, slapping, pinching, pushing, and other forms of violent damage towards someone. Typically domestic violence between a cohabitant, family member, or relationship partner. It is usually categorized as a single instance or pattern of abusive behavior. Domestic violence...
Criminal cases like domestic violence in Utah between spouses can be riddled with different versions of what happened. These situations lead to common instances of the defendant, thinking they are innocent of the crime. But what if you have been charged, and may have it wrong? What if you are an abusive spouse? This article is designed not to condemn defendants; after all, you are only guilty when proven...