Is domestic violence just physical abuse?
On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Allegations of violence in the home, between intimate partners or even against family members are very serious. Domestic violence charges can alter the course of a person’s future. While mounting a strong defense is essential for minimizing the criminal and personal impacts, California defendants may struggle to do so if they do not fully understand their charges. The Justice Office on Violence against women defines domestic violence as a pattern of abusive behavior in a relationship. That behavior is usually wielded by only one person as a method to maintain or gain control over the other person. Domestic violence can occur between spouses, children, cohabitants,…
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