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I often tell my clients to retain court pleadings for their records, but, in protection order matters, I urge my clients to keep multiple hard copies of the order. In the event the restrained party violates a protection order, you will need information about your protection order to report the violation to law enforcement. For… Read More

Often, a criminal offense is a catalyst for a domestic violence victim to seek protection from their abuser. An abuser assaults a victim, the victim reports the assault and abuser to the police, the police investigate, and the prosecutor is considering or has filed charges against the abuser. Separate from the criminal proceedings, the victim… Read More

April 20th, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney Kelsey Affronte presents Community Spotlight on Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center. Read More

As a former prosecutor, I wanted to take the opportunity to provide context about what to expect at an arraignment hearing. This is the first hearing after a defendant has been charged with a crime. Arraignments are extremely formulaic - the defendant is informed of the charges against them, receives a trial date, and the… Read More

The purpose of our state's domestic violence laws is to provide enhanced protection to victims of this type of offense while sending a strong message to abusers that this behavior is not tolerated. Domestic violence relationships are between "intimate partners" (i.e. boyfriend/girlfriend, partners with children in common, etc.) or even "family or household members" (i.e.… Read More

If you have found yourself in a pickle and are looking for a plan to get out of it, a demand letter is a simple and cost-effective means of communicating your desires. What Is a Demand Letter? A demand letter is intended for the person or company that wronged you. A good demand letter will… Read More