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Most notably the Violence Against Women Act. However, the vast majority of domestic violence offenses are prosecuted under state law.

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What are the domestic violence charges in The US?

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How has the national government expanded its definition of domestic violence in recent years?

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How does one accused of domestic violence go about filing counter charges?

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What is domestic violence bill?

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