Tag Archives: Domestic Violence
Testifying in court in a Nevada domestic violence case
Those who have been the victim of domestic violence or who have witnessed a domestic assault may be asked to testify about that incident. Testimony is generally taken during the trial itself, and it is used to prove that person accused of domestic violence committed the crime. If the charge is considered a misdemeanor,… Read More »
What is a protective order?
There are times in Nevada when a person may need to obtain an order of protection against another person with whom he or she has had a previous relationship. The purpose of a protective order is to either make the other person do some specific thing or to refrain from doing something and thus… Read More »
What types of domestic violence are there?
Domestic violence takes many forms and is not just when someone physically assaults an intimate partner. In general, domestic violence occurs when one person in a relationship exhibits an abusive pattern of behavior aimed to control the other person. Victims can be of either gender and any age, and they can come from all… Read More »
Group receives grant to help victims of domestic violence
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges was given a $1 million grant to achieve better outcomes for victims of domestic violence. The Nevada-based group operates mainly in Reno but provides training for judges and other groups across the country. It has been operating for 25 years and is considered a vital resource… Read More »
Learning more about domestic violence
Residents of Nevada may benefit from learning more about how domestic violence is legally defined and dealt with. This knowledge may help some people avoid legal trouble, while helping others protect their right to live a safe and secure existence. Domestic violence can be described as discord between two individuals in a household that… Read More »
How do I get a temporary protective order in Las Vegas?
A temporary protective order is generally issued in domestic violence cases where an abuser is actively stalking, harming or threatening the life of the victim. The TPO serves as a means of protection against the abuser. To receive a TPO in Las Vegas against someone currently or previously in a domestic relationship, the petitioner… Read More »
What abuse victims can do to get help
Domestic violence services provider Safe Nest says that 42 percent of all women in Nevada have experienced domestic abuse. When left unchecked, it could result in emotional or physical trauma. In some cases, victims of domestic abuse could be killed by their abuser. While homicides due to domestic violence fell in the state in… Read More »
New law aimed at curbing gun rights for abusive partners
According to reports, Nevada had the highest level of domestic homicide in the country five different years between 2005 and 2011. In 2010, there were 35 instances of women being shot by men, and most of those deaths occurred with a handgun. However, the state fell to number 16 in the nation in 2011,… Read More »
Changes in domestic violence laws over the years
In Las Vegas and elsewhere in the U.S., laws regarding domestic violence have changed a great deal over the years. Although the United States has always recognized domestic violence as morally wrong, its courts and public perception have taken a long time to catch up. In the 1600s, Massachusetts had a law on the… Read More »
‘Scandal’ star to deal with restraining order, divorce petition
In the midst of a divorce or a child custody dispute, accusations of domestic violence can be troubling obstacles that can derail one’s chances of having a fair division of assets or regular, unsupervised parenting time. For Nevada family court judges, domestic violence is an unpredictable, yet unacceptable way for adults to conduct themselves…. Read More »