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Domestic Assault - Tennessee Law

By Baker Associates

The criminal defense attorneys at Baker Associates have successfully represented individuals charged with assault offenses in Tennessee, including Domestic Assault. The distinction between Assault and Domestic Assault is that the ?domestic abuse victim? must have a certain type of close or family relationship with the alleged perpetrator. In many cases, alcohol and/or drugs are a common factor in charges of Domestic Assault. Domestic Assault: According to Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-13-101 and -111, a person commits Domestic Assault who: (1) Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to a ?domestic abuse victim?; (2) Intentionally or knowingly causes a ?domestic abuse victim? to reasonably fear imminent bodily injury; or (3) Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with a ?domestic abuse victim? and a reasonable person would regard the contact as extremely offensive or provocative...continue to full post

Full post as published by Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog on November 21, 2008 (boomark / email).