well now I'm sure they're much better. but used to, a police officer could stand nearby, watching a man beat their wife or girlfriend and neither man would get into trouble.
today, the law is much better with handling it.
actually, i just know more about how it used to be. I'm in a women's studies class.
hope i helped you at least a little bit =]
Domestic violence trespassing law in nc
Regarding Domestic Violence convictions - Federal Law supersedes any state law and persons convicted of Domestic Violence offenses are prohibited from ever wonding or possessing firearms.
Family law deals with, as one might expect, law situations dealing with families. This includes marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships, divorces. It also includes adoption and criminal situations like child abuse or domestic violence, among other things.
In all cases where there is a conviction on a domestic violence charge, the court is required by law to order the defendant to enroll in a State Certified Domestic Violence Perpetrators Program.
Most notably the Violence Against Women Act. However, the vast majority of domestic violence offenses are prosecuted under state law.
All forms of relationship are protected under the domestic violence act. The law is made for all.
Taxes and money gathered from crimes pay for law enforcement courts and prisons that deals with violence.
Your problem is not Colorado law, it is Federal law, which takes precedence over state law. If you have been convicted of a crime of domestic violence, Federal law prohibits you from possessing a gun. I'm sorry, but there IS no time limit- it is permanent.
Because in most states, stalking is considered domestic violence, and domestic violence is against the law. Stalking may be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the acts committed.
No. Applies to the entire US- this is a Federal law.
No. Federal law, 18 USC 922.
The usual choice is one who practices family/domestic law or general law.