Domestic Violence

The Difference Between Domestic Violence and Battery

The Difference Between Domestic Violence and Battery It is easy to get confused about certain terms in the law. For example, many people find it difficult to tell the difference between the crimes of “battery” and “domestic battery.” Battery is a general category of crime that can include specific types of domestic violence. California Penal Code Section 242 defines battery as any willful and unlawful use of force or violence…

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