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Depending on the way the wording of the law in your state and the penalty that is attached to it, it could be. It is more serious than "simple assault" or "disorderly conduct."
Yes, Domestic Violence is considered one of the more serious misdemeanor offenses, and if the assault was serious enough, could also be a felony.
Yes, there are many organizations that can assist someone who is or has been a victim of domestic abuse. The National Domestic Abuse Hotline is 1-800-787-3224. The link to this answer can be used for more information.
I think they are both similar , domestic abuse I guess can be same as emotional abuse, either been hit , verbally abused by some one is abuse. If you seek help then I advise you to go and see someone about it , there is a lot of support out there for this as once many years ago verbal abuse wasn't even recognized, but it is more so know then ever before. Take care
Affray refers to a violent confrontation between two or more individuals in a public place, causing fear and disturbance to others. Rioting, on the other hand, involves a violent public disturbance involving a larger group of people, often characterized by destruction of property and chaos. While affray involves a smaller-scale altercation, rioting typically involves a larger group causing widespread disorder.
Domestic violence statistics are higher with women of color. African American females experience domestic abuse 35% more often than white females. 48% of Latina females reported increased domestic violence after immigrating to the US.
Yes. Read this book and find out more about this topic: Elder Care Catastrophe: Rituals of Abuse in Nursing Homes.
Domestic abuse needs to end because it is not only difficult on the spouses living together, but also extremely difficult for any children they may have. Domestic abuse can get nasty and can lead to either terrible beatings (generally caused by the man) or, murder. Unfortunately, there will never come a day when domestic abuse can be controlled because the more pressure some people are under the more odds that some people will be so stressed their relationship could well lead to violence. Stresses in this modern age are trying to pay mortgages and other bills; job loss; drugs; alcohol lack of education to find a better paying job or the genetic makeup of one of the partners in the relationship where they were abused themselves. They say that domestic abuse rises when the weather is hotter in some States and lowers in the cooler months.
Yes, domestic abuse is growing more rapidly and its causes are money related; loss of jobs; alcohol abuse or drug abuse. It is becoming more difficult for the average families to maintain the middle class lifestyle they were use too and the stress of keeping their jobs; homes and raising children is a great deal of pressure.
Any person who commits a simple assault or a simple assault and battery or participates in a simple affray is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.Added: ALL state laws are different - before relying on the above answer make sure it applies in YOUR state.
the third party because the one being abused is probably to scared to speak up
Usually no, but the crime of Domestic Violence can be an escalating offense depending on what state you are in. Most cases of Domestic Violence are a misdemeanor. If there are serious injuries caused to the victim, usually the person will be charged with Felonious Assault. But again it all depends on what state you are in.