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What is Domestic Battery?

A young man has been living in the Los Angeles area with his girlfriend for a few years. He realizes they have grown apart and he’s no longer in love with her. Instead, he wishes to date his co-worker, who he has grown close to over the past six months. He sits his girlfriend down to break up with her.

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What is a Domestic Battery Charge?

All couples — especially those living together — get into arguments. That's just normal. Usually, these fights are verbal and while feelings may get hurt, no one is hurt physically. Individuals make apologies and things get better.

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What Are the Punishments that Coincide With a Domestic Battery Charge?

If you have ever had a significant other or someone who has lived with you for a long period of time, you know that arguments happen. Fights can sometimes become passionate with feelings and emotions involved, and people may do things in the heat of the moment physically to the other person.

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Should Victims of Domestic Violence Retain an Attorney?

Many victims might think it is easy to represent themselves in a court of law, especially in a domestic violence case, but that is not always true. The right attorney can help in a handful of ways, and you need to have someone you can rely on when dealing with such a situation.

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Can the District Attorney’s Office still Prosecute a Domestic Violence Case Without the Listed Victim?

For instance, in many states, the courts have a policy that disallows the case to be dropped just because the victim won’t testify. This is extremely important because oftentimes, the victim of domestic battery feels intimidated by testifying in court.

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