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Image Pexels CC0 License If you or your loved one are arrested it can be a truly scary experience. Having the police come along, arrest you, and then take you to jail can feel like a nightmare situation.  When the crime you are arrested for relates to domestic violence, being taken into police custody can be even more of a worry. You see, San Diego County law takes accusations of domestic violence extremely seriously. The law is in place to protect victims from the potentially deadly consequences of domestic violence. So, when reports of domestic violence come in, police officers ...

Rape is one of the most serious criminal charges an individual can face in California. The penalties for this type of sex offense are harsh, many times including lifetime sex offender registration. If you are facing rape charges in San Diego, it is important to understand the charges against you, what to expect during trial, and how to build a strong defense strategy with the help of a skilled criminal defense attorney. At Sevens Legal, we understand the complexities of defending against rape charges and the devastation a sex crime conviction can cause. Contact Sevens Legal today at (619) 430-2355 ...

Being arrested or charged with a crime can be a terrifying experience and any person accused of committing a crime deserves to be treated with attentiveness, empathy, and respect by their attorney. For Hispanic clients, that means finding a criminal defense attorney who speaks Spanish. An estimated 42 million individuals in the U.S. speak Spanish as their native language, accounting for 13% of the total population. However, the legal system in the U.S. is predominantly English-speaking, which puts Spanish-speaking individuals who encounter the legal system at an immediate disadvantage. If you are Hispanic and you have been arrested or charged ...

Statutory rape is a sex crime that involves having sexual intercourse with someone who is underage. California’s law against statutory rape makes it a crime for anyone 18 years of age or older to have sexual intercourse with anyone under the age of 18. To complicate matters, research shows that more than half of teens today are sexually active, which means statutory rape violations happen more often than you might think. If you are 18 and you have sex with a minor in California, whether you knew the person was under 18 at the time or not, you could be ...

Military personnel and veterans in the United States are known to encounter extreme traumatic events, such as multiple deployments overseas, lengthy separations from family members, mental illness, and substance abuse, among others. Any of these factors can contribute to conflict between partners and increase the risk of domestic violence situations, including assault or attempted assault on a spouse or family member. If you have been arrested for domestic violence as a military service member, you need a criminal defense attorney on your side who will fight for your rights and help you protect your military career. Domestic violence accusations can ...