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Obviously, this varied from country to country. In many countries modern legislation on this dates from the 1970s and early 1980s. (I think many kinds of abuse were in fact illegal long before that, but the police and the courts didn't like to 'get involved').
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∙ 13y agoIn 1857 the Massachusetts courts first recognized marital rape, and in 1871 the first U.S. law criminalizing marital physical abuse was passed. Since then the law has been expanding to cover more instances of abuse such as financial, emotional and psychological.
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∙ 9y agoThe first laws regarding domestic violence occurred in 753 B.C. These laws, however, were developed to protect the husband, because they were responsible for their wife.
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∙ 11y agowell its hard to have an answer,but it just depends on how you control
and do that type of violence,and watch out because:ITS NOT ILLEGAL!
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∙ 14y agoDomestic Violence is really nothing more than an "assault"and assault has ALWAYS been unlawful.
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What is the jail time for domestic violence trespassing in Plymouth nc?
Domestic violence trespassing law in nc
How long are the ca gun restrictions for misdememeanor domestic violence?
Regarding Domestic Violence convictions - Federal Law supersedes any state law and persons convicted of Domestic Violence offenses are prohibited from ever wonding or possessing firearms.
How long to you go to jail for domestic violence in Washington?
In all cases where there is a conviction on a domestic violence charge, the court is required by law to order the defendant to enroll in a State Certified Domestic Violence Perpetrators Program.
Which laws include domestic violence?
Most notably the Violence Against Women Act. However, the vast majority of domestic violence offenses are prosecuted under state law.
Which six relationships are protected by the domestic violence act?
All forms of relationship are protected under the domestic violence act. The law is made for all.
Where to begin to get a new law passed?
Death or murder by strangulation is becoming more common and is a high cause of death among males who are involved with domestic violence. I am very interested in having a law passed for convicted murderers who strangle anyone and causes them to die. Where do I get started?
What was the most important domestic law of Wilson's administration passed during the first term was?
federal reserve act
How long are the CO gun restrictions for misdemeanor domestic violence?
Your problem is not Colorado law, it is Federal law, which takes precedence over state law. If you have been convicted of a crime of domestic violence, Federal law prohibits you from possessing a gun. I'm sorry, but there IS no time limit- it is permanent.
Can you have guns if you have a domestic violence convection in Ohio?
No. Applies to the entire US- this is a Federal law.
Can you have a gun in your possession if convicted of domestic violence?
No. Federal law, 18 USC 922.
Why is it illegal to stalk?
Because in most states, stalking is considered domestic violence, and domestic violence is against the law. Stalking may be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the acts committed.
If you are 17 but you have had an assault charge or domestic violence charge can you stll enlist into the army?
if you was convited as an adult on domestic violence charge you can never buy or own a gun thanks to law Clinton passed while president. it cost some police there jobs and affected the military too. what was stupid is the law was rectroactive,meaning it covers even before the bill was passed. but cheer up the way the world is going the country may be happy to get anybody to join before it is over.
