One of the most significant challenges in family law arises when family law judges preside over quasi-criminal issues like Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs). DVRO cases, compounded by scarce judicial oversight, the infrequency of appeals, and the trauma potentially violent and dangerous situations, sets the stage for catastrophic outcomes. Judges, perhaps inadvertently or due to […]
Alameda County Judges
The Problem With Issuing Mutual Domestic Violence Restraining Orders – Alameda County Judge Keith Fong
Case Background Jane and John are unmarried partners who were previously in a romantic relationship. Jane was allegedly physically struck, with a closed fist, and threatened with a gun by John. John wielded an unregistered, unlicensed firearm and discharged the gun in the residence, but did not fire it directly at Jane. Jane filed a […]