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Domestic Violence and Physical Abuse: Do I Need A Criminal Defense Attorney Now?

By Walin & Klarich

Physical abuse is the type of abuse most people think of when they think of domestic violence. Under California law, ?abuse? can be intentionally or recklessly injuring someone, trying to injure someone, or putting someone in reasonable fear of immediate injury. This might be charged as an assault in California if the conflict is between people with no special relationship. However, domestic abuse will likely be charged if you are accused of hurting: Your spouse or fiancéYour girlfriend or boyfriendA former spouse, fiancé, girlfriend or boyfriendSomeone you live withSomeone you have a child with Physical abuse of a child is also illegal, but it is charged as child abuse. Allowing a child to watch domestic violence between adults may be considered child endangerment...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on February 13, 2009 (boomark / email).