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Has Child Protective Services substantiated a finding of abuse or neglect against you? You generally have the right to request a grievance hearing to challenge the finding. You typically must submit this written request within 30 days of the CPS decision. Appealing a Substantiated Finding When CPS investigates a report of abuse/neglect, it determines…

California defines domestic violence to cover more than physical injury and more relationships than a spousal one.  Under Family Code § 6211, domestic violence includes abuse committed: Abuse can include physical violence (like hitting), threats, harassment, stalking, and any behavior that disturbs another person’s peace. This definition is broad and encompasses many types of…

In California, a domestic violence charge can be filed as a misdemeanor or a felony. Several of the state’s most common domestic violence statutes are “wobblers,” meaning prosecutors have discretion to charge them either way.  When a wobbler is involved, prosecutors weigh several factors in deciding how to charge the case, including: The misdemeanor-versus-felony…