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The differences are written into the law by the legislature. Quite probably, the basis is, that while an assault on a stranger may be a random act, an assault on a close family member is very likely just one of a continuing series of event which history has demonstrated can become more and more serious (and deadly) as time goes by.

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What is the difference between domestic assault and domestic violence?

Domestic assault refers to the physical act of causing harm or injury to a family or household member, whereas domestic violence is a broader term encompassing various forms of abuse including physical, emotional, sexual, and psychological abuse within a domestic relationship. Domestic violence can involve behaviors beyond physical harm, while domestic assault specifically refers to physical violence.


Aggrivated assault done by a family member?

This is known as DOMESTIC VIOLENCE or DOMESTIC ASSAULT.


Is assault bodily injury family violence domestic violence or different?

If you assault a non-family member then domestic violence isn't part of the equation. Each state has different terminology on "assault" and I am sure that some lawyerly individual will add to this. Added: Any offense involving a charge of domestic violence or domestic assault automatically "enhances" the assault charge. Conviction of any offense enhanced by a domestic violence charge will prevent you from ever owning or possessing a firearm. (Lautenberg Amendment).


Statute limitations domestic violence Maryland?

The statute of limitations on assault in MD is one year. Whether DOMESTIC VIOLENCE assault falls under this statute is not known.


Is a domestic disturbance and domestic violence the same thing?

no disturbance is like you disturbing others now domestic violence is when you go and beat someone up or hit someone else


Is grabbing someone's face domestic violence?

Assault is defined as ANY un-wanted touching. If the person's face you "grabbed" was a familiy member or significant other, then that is Domestic Assault/Violence.


Does Washington extradite to Oregon for domestic violence?

It will depend on the severity of the assault.


If a resident alien is convicted of domestic violence can he or she be deported?

Yes, there is a specific deportation charge for a conviction of Domestic Assault or any criminal offense that has the elements of domestic assault. It does not matter what the sentence is.


Can someone with a class a misdeamenor aggrevated assault own a firearm?

Not if the assault was on a family member- known as Domestic Violence.


What is it called when you beat your wife?

Domestic violence, assault, illegal acts, a crime.


Is domestic violence a felony in the state of tn?

Domestic assault in Tennessee is an assault against a victim. The state prohibits the abuse of current or former family members or romantic partners.


What are the 5 critical loss in a unit readiness?

Sexual Assault suicide domestic violence alcohol and drug abuse workplace violence