by Barton Morris | Oct 24, 2019 | Assault and Battery, Blog, Domestic Violence, Professional License, Sex Offenses
Is there a statute of limitations on domestic violence in Michigan? The answer is yes, but it depends on the exact charges and circumstances of every individual incident. But let’s start with the basics. Domestic violence as described by the state of Michigan:...
by Barton Morris | Sep 5, 2019 | Domestic Violence
Can a victim have domestic violence charges dropped? No. Once the prosecutor’s office has issued domestic assault or domestic battery charges, the victim has no authority over the case. Facing domestic violence charges? Has a personal protection order (PPO) or...
by Barton Morris | Jul 24, 2019 | Domestic Violence, Sex Offenses
Can Men Be Victims of Domestic Violence? When you hear domestic violence, the first thing that comes to mind is most likely a man physically abusing a woman. Domestic violence is often portrayed this way in TV shows and movies. This asks the question, can men be...
by Barton Morris | Jul 23, 2019 | Domestic Violence, Sex Offenses
What is a Personal Protection Order? A Personal Protection Order in Michigan, or PPO, is a court order designed to protect one person by restraining another from certain behavior, such as physical violence, harassment, or stalking. This article covers the different...
by Barton Morris | Jun 19, 2019 | Blog, Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Laws in Michigan: Definition and Statistics Domestic violence is a pattern of learned behavior in which one person uses physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse to control another person. According to the Michigan State Police, there are...
by Barton Morris | Jun 10, 2019 | Domestic Violence, Sex Offenses
I watched a rerun of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” when as part of a joke, he said, “Google Mr. Peanut domestic violence. I don’t know what you’ll find.” I was bored, so I did. What I came across was a YouTube video. The video begins with the Law and...
