Domestic battery (per California Penal Code 243), also known as domestic violence or spousal abuse, is a criminal offense that involves the physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse of one partner by the other partner in a domestic relationship. Domestic relationships typically include spouses, romantic partners, family members, or individuals who live together.
Physical abuse can include hitting, pushing, choking, or using a weapon. Emotional abuse can include verbal abuse, threats, and manipulation. Sexual abuse can include unwanted sexual contact or forcing someone to engage in sexual acts against their will. Financial abuse can include controlling or limiting access to money or resources.
Domestic battery is a serious crime with severe penalties. If convicted, the abuser may face jail time, fines, and be required to attend counseling or therapy. In some states, the abuser may also be required to give up their firearms. In addition, the individual may face civil and/or criminal charges.
It's important to understand that domestic battery is not limited to physical abuse, and it's important to recognize signs of emotional, sexual, or financial abuse
Battery against a Cohabitant
Battery against a cohabitant refers to the act of physically harming or causing bodily harm to a person with whom one lives or shares a domestic residence. This type of crime is considered domestic violence and is taken very seriously by law enforcement. If a person is found guilty of battery against a cohabitant, they may face penalties such as fines, imprisonment, and/or a restraining order.
Battery against Parent of your Child
Battery against the parent of your child refers to the act of physically harming or causing bodily harm to the parent of your child. This type of crime is considered domestic violence and is taken very seriously by law enforcement. If a person is found guilty of battery against the parent of their child, they may face penalties such as fines, imprisonment, and/or a restraining order. Additionally, the court may take the crime into consideration when determining child custody arrangements and parenting time. The perpetrator may also face additional charges if they harm the child during the incident. It is important to seek help if you are experiencing domestic violence and to report it to the authorities.
Battery against Spouse or Fiancee
Battery against a spouse or fiancée refers to the act of physically harming or causing bodily harm to a person with whom one is married or engaged to be married. This type of crime is considered domestic violence and is taken very seriously by law enforcement. If a person is found guilty of battery against a spouse or fiancée, they may face penalties such as fines, imprisonment, and/or a restraining order. Additionally, the court may take the crime into consideration when determining child custody arrangements and property division in the event of a divorce.
Regardless of the classification of the offense, it is important that you seek the assistance of competent legal counsel to help you best understand your legal defense while identifying an outcome that best minimizes your risk. We here at the H Law Group patiently await your call.
