What Is Intimate Partner Violence in California?
While domestic violence is typically defined as violence between a husband and wife, intimate partner violence can occur between any two people in an intimate relationship. The term intimate partner violence acknowledges that violence in a relationship can happen regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or marital status. However, in California, intimate partner violence falls under the legal umbrella of domestic violence. Types of Intimate Partner Violence Cases in California Domestic or intimate partner violence does not necessarily need to be physical in nature. Refer to the list below for some common types of intimate partner domestic violence cases in California. Domestic Battery Domestic battery is an extremely common domestic violence charge in California. It is defined as the purposeful and…
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