On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Oct 30, 2018 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
A new gun law is poised to keep domestic violence victims safer. The new Louisiana law bans those convicted of domestic abuse from owning firearms for four years in hopes the law will protect victims of violent abuse. Someone who has been convicted of the crime or who...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Sep 7, 2018 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
The definition of domestic violence that most people are familiar with is actually fairly narrow. Although domestic violence can and often does take the form of physical abuse, this is not always the case. Understanding exactly how violence in a relationship may...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jul 27, 2018 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
Dealing with a potentially dangerous and violent person can be an emotionally overwhelming for which few people in Louisiana feel prepared. It may seem as if there is little help out there, leaving you unsure of where to turn. If you have reached the point of fearing...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jun 14, 2018 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, more than 12 million people are abused annually in the United States. Men and women in Louisiana should be on the lookout for such behavior, as there are often red flags for possible future abuse earlier on in...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jun 7, 2018 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
Domestic violence is a serious issue across the United States. State lawmakers in Louisiana are looking to address this issue with legislation aimed at protecting victims of marriage violence. House Bill 896, also known as the “Crimes of Violence” Bill,...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | May 23, 2018 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
While many once taboo subjects are now being talked about more, the stigma associated with many subjects still keeps important conversations hidden. A recent study found that 34 percent of individuals in Louisiana and throughout the United States thought that domestic...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Apr 12, 2018 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
For those in violent or abusive marriages, the presence of weapons in the home can pose a serious danger. Louisiana lawmakers recently addressed this serious safety issue by presenting new gun control legislation aimed at protecting domestic violence victims. The...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Mar 5, 2018 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
Domestic violence is often misunderstood by both those inside and outside of abusive relationships. Those facing abuse at home in Louisiana may struggle not only with the issue they are facing at home, but the many misconceptions held by those around them. Here are a...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Feb 19, 2018 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
Workplaces across the country are developing standards and protocol to deal with domestic violence and other issues. The White House is among these workplaces, as the chief of staff reportedly sent a memo addressing abuse allegations against a...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jan 30, 2018 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
The tragic truth is that many Louisiana residents live in fear, and the danger comes from within their own homes. Your home should be the one place where you feel safe, but not everyone has that luxury. Instead, they suffer emotional and physical abuse from someone...