Domestic Violence

Many domestic disputes may involve little more than a heated argument. However, in some cases, the situation can grow out of hand and become physical, potentially leaving one party with injuries and another facing criminal charges. A police sergeant has recently been...

Many individuals have faced criminal charges following allegations of abuse or assault. Domestic violence charges are serious in nature and carry severe penalties should a conviction be obtained. However, in some cases, accusations of such disputes can be exaggerated,...

Arguments among family members can be serious and at times can grow out of control. Although many of these disputes are simply shouting matches, in some cases they might take a turn for the worse. Police are often called out to investigate claims of domestic violence...

Although domestic violence can have a profound impact on its victims, the effect on those accused of committing violent acts is often ignored, even if that individual has not been found guilty by a jury of his or peers. A Georgia man was recently arrested after...

Reports of domestic violence are almost always taken seriously. When winter rolls around, Georgia shelters and resource centers tend to prepare themselves for an increase in calls and victims that they help. As claims of domestic violence incidents rise, it is...

  Domestic violence is a serious concern for communities throughout the country. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, purple ribbons are hung throughout areas in Georgia. In one area just a couple of hours from Atlanta, officials have reported that they are...

It is often best to try to work out arguments peacefully inside one's own home, and to try to let cooler heads prevail. However, one argument seems to have led to a man being charged with alleged domestic violence after the death of a 20-year-old Georgia woman.The...

Trying to keep children well-behaved and acting in a civil manner is often a difficult process for anyone. However, parents need to be careful that the actions they take cannot be considered domestic violence against their children.A mother living near Atlanta is now...

The rich and famous are certainly not immune to legal troubles. A former Atlanta Braves All-Star baseball player found that out recently, after he was arrested in his home for domestic violence and charged with battery.According to the report, Andruw Jones had been...

Whenever a young child is killed by someone in the child's family, the defendant can be certain to need a strong defense. When the alleged domestic violence charge names a 13-year-old sister, the various elements of age and potential penalties in the event of...