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Domestic Violence - What Happens to Abusers in California?

By Steven Rodriguez

Since the tragic death of her sister, Nicole Brown Simpson, wife of former football star and actor O.J. Simpson, Denise Brown has devoted her career to fighting domestic violence (see our April 29 post). As in the case of her sister, Brown says that domestic violence usually happens behind closed doors. Victims ravaged by shame and fear rarely even confide in their friends or family. Increased financial strain and job loss due to the current economic crisis have increased reports of domestic violence in California. “Violence directed at loves ones is against the law,” warns expert Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Stephen Rodriquez. “Being married, divorced, or dating someone does not entitle you to hit, threaten, or abuse those at home...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on May 01, 2009 (boomark / email).