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DOMESTIC ASSAULT
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Assault is the use of force or threat of force against another person. In domestic assault, the parties are in a romantic or familial relationship. Although domestic assault is most common in relationships such as boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife, domestic assault can also include assaults against parents, children and other family members.

Many domestic assault charges begin because a victim, friend, or neighbor calls 9-1-1 in response to loud yelling or arguing. While often there is nothing more than a serious argument going on, the police can and will arrest a person for domestic assault based solely on the word of the victim, even if there is no other evidence such as injuries or eyewitness accounts. Because of the severity of some domestic abuse situations and the risks associated with allowing an abuser to go back home, an arrestee typically spends at least one night in jail awaiting a bail hearing.

Depending on the circumstances such as whether the person has a history of domestic assault, the judge can keep the perpetrator in jail and therefore away from the victim until the matter is resolved by the court. For people charged with domestic assault who are released on bail, the conditions of release are often severe and always strictly enforced. Even if it causes a great disruption in your life, you can be prohibited from going to your home or contacting any members of your immediate family. The no contact order that bans you from your home or family will continue until the court orders otherwise, usually at the conclusion of your case. There are ways to alter or remove your bail conditions before the end of a case, but it is best to seek the advice of an lawyer to determine the best methods for your particular case.



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