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Yes, that is Domestic Battery: What to Avoid to Stay out of Trouble

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Yes, that is Domestic Battery: What to Avoid to Stay out of Trouble

When most people hear the terms domestic battery or domestic assault, they immediately envision physical violence. Slapping, punching, and kicking are all forms of domestic battery and assault, but they are not the only kinds of punishable violence. Under Nevada law, a person can be charged with domestic assault for intimidating a partner, spouse or another blood relative by a particular course of action that puts them in immediate fear. So, before you let your anger get the better of you, it’s important to know what will get you into trouble with the police.
Domestic Battery and Domestic Assault are Two Charges with Broad Definitions When most people hear the terms domestic battery or domestic ...
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