Definition
Domestic Violence has many aspects. Assault, Battery, Criminal Threats, Stalking and much more.
For example: Penal Code 13700 makes it illegal to inflict corporal injury on, or threaten to inflict corporal injury on, an intimate partner. Below are some examples of domestic violence, if you aren't sure what constitutes domestic violence, contact us today.
Sex offenses, also referred to as sex crimes, are illegal sexual acts committed against another person. They can involve force, threats, or a victim's inability to consent.
The Family Code expands protection to cover threatening or abusing relatives (blood or marriage) up to the second degree.
Examples
- Child Abuse
- Child Endangerment
- Criminal Threats
- Corporal Injury
- Domestic Battery
- Elder Abuse
- Violating Restraining Orders
Consequences
Domestic violence crimes can lead to lifelong issues; it can include "no contact" limitations and can range from misdemeanor to felony and depends on criminal history, allegations, context, and specific charges. Find out today if you have any further questions or need the best criminal lawyer, Dr. Crime.