On behalf of Germaine & Blaszka, P.A. | Apr 26, 2019 | assault/domestic violence, Firm News
Domestic violence cases involve people who live in the same home or family members. Instances of domestic violence can also occur between former partners who share a child or who were once in a relationship. It is imperative that you fully understand exactly what...
On behalf of Germaine & Blaszka, P.A. | Mar 15, 2019 | assault/domestic violence, Firm News
Family law and criminal law sometimes intersect, and it frequently occurs during a divorce when one spouse accuses the other of domestic violence. That definitely escalates the situation between the parties and makes civil resolution far more difficult. Without...
On behalf of Germaine & Blaszka, P.A. | Feb 1, 2019 | assault/domestic violence, Firm News
With the big game on Sunday, tensions are going to be high for many sports fans. It is imperative that you find productive ways to deal with the stress that the game will involve. If you are heading out to a viewing party, make sure that you have your wits about you....
On behalf of Germaine & Blaszka, P.A. | Jan 14, 2019 | assault/domestic violence, Firm News
Domestic violence is a serious act of violence against a family member or someone who lives in the same household as you. While it is possible that these charges are based on the wrong perception of a situation, you should still be prepared to present a defense...
On behalf of Germaine & Blaszka, P.A. | Nov 28, 2018 | assault/domestic violence, Firm News
The winter holidays are very tense times for some families. The stress level is increased over what is common during other parts of the year. There are a few reasons for this. People might get upset that the finances are so tight right now. Having to plan for family...
On behalf of Germaine & Blaszka, P.A. | Oct 23, 2018 | assault/domestic violence, Firm News
Many life impacts come after a domestic violence conviction. One of the most profound for most people is that they have trouble finding a job. Many employers do background checks on potential employees. Since domestic violence is considered a violent crime, many types...
On behalf of Germaine & Blaszka, P.A. | Sep 19, 2018 | assault/domestic violence, Firm News
Sometimes, people use the terms assault and battery as the same thing. The fact is that these are two very distinct terms. Understanding what each means might help you out if you are facing one of these two charges. When you intentionally touch another person in an...
On behalf of Germaine & Blaszka, P.A. | Jul 19, 2018 | assault/domestic violence, Firm News
Poor stereotypes often portray gay men as being more docile than their straight-male counterparts. A study that was done at the University of Michigan found that male couples are just as likely to involve domestic violence as opposite sex ones. This study was unique...
On behalf of Germaine & Blaszka, P.A. | Jun 19, 2018 | assault/domestic violence, Firm News
Being accused of any crime isn’t something that you hope to experience in your lifetime, but things sometimes happen that lead to that. When you are facing criminal charges, there are some points that you need to think about right away. One of these is that you...
On behalf of Germaine & Blaszka, P.A. | Jun 8, 2018 | assault/domestic violence, Firm News
While you might think that you are more likely to become agitated during the winter months when you are cooped up in the house because of the snow, this might not be the case. For many people, the summer months come with an increase in agitation. There are several...
