Corporal Injury On Spouse FAQs
California Corporal Injury On Spouse Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between battery of a spouse and corporal injury of a spouse?
I was defending myself when I injured my spouse. Can I still be charged with Corporal Injury on a Spouse?
I was drunk when I injured my spouse, can this be used as a defense?
What is the difference between battery of a spouse and corporal injury of a spouse?
A battery can be any offensive touching, but corporal injury requires an inquiry into whether a traumatic condition was caused.
I was defending myself when I injured my spouse. Can I still be charged with Corporal Injury on a Spouse?
You are allowed to use self-defense to protect yourself or someone else. However, the force used should not exceed the amount necessary to protect yourself. If you use more force than is necessary to defend yourself, and the force you used caused a traumatic condition, you can be charged with corporal injury to a spouse.
I was drunk when I injured my spouse, can this be used as a defense?
Voluntarily drinking alcohol and getting drunk will not excuse you from causing corporal injury to your spouse. This is not a defense. It is essential to call an attorney today to find your best possible defense.
