While assault, battery and threats of violence are already illegal in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, the penalties and collateral consequences are more serious when the crime occurs between two people related by blood or marriage or who were previously in a romantic relationship.
The designation of a domestic relationship is usually defined to include a boyfriend and girlfriend, a husband and wife, gay or lesbian couples, a mother and father who have a child in common, or family members closely related by blood or marriage (particularly parents, children and siblings).
Many domestic violence cases also involve filing for a petition for protection (often called a "restraining order" or "injunction") against domestic violence.
Criminal charges can follow an allegation of a violation of an injunction for domestic violence. Related charges include stalking, cyberstalking and harassment.
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Lawyer Referral Service in Shreveport, LA - The Shreveport Bar Association (SBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). The purpose of the service is to help individuals who need to find a local attorney and can afford to pay reasonable attorney fees. To use the service just visit the website for the Shreveport Bar Association and complete the secure online form. In exchange for a $25 consultation fee, you can schedule a 30 minute consultation with the attorney in Shreveport or Caddo Parish. During the consultation, you can discuss the case and the fees needed for additional representation.