What is Domestic Violence - R&R Law Group, AZ

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WHAT IS CONSIDERED AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

IN ARIZONA

What is Domestic Violence in Arizona Domestic violence is defined in Arizona Revised Statutes Section

13-3601

as any act

,

that is a dangerous crime against children or violent offences against a spouse or former

,

,

,

spouse a pregnant spouse a blood relative a

,

household member or someone with whom the assailant has a sexual or romantic

.

relationship

Actions in Arizona That

Qualify as Domestic

Violence

Domestic abuse is not a separate crime in

.

,

and of itself Instead some offences are believed to contain a domestic violence

.

component

,

This is sometimes misunderstood and individuals believe they have been charged

"

"

,

,

with domestic violence when in fact

they have been charged with a specific

,

,

violation such as disorderly conduct

,

,

,

assault threatening or intimidating with

.

a domestic violence designation

The following circumstances may fulfill the definition

:”

of domestic violence in Arizona

Assaulting a family

Stalking or surreptitiously

member or household

recording watching

member physically

someone without their

Slapping smacking

permission

kicking punching and so

Kidnapping or unlawful

on

imprisonment

Hurling objects at a family

Disallowing the use of a

member or spouse

telephone in an emergency

Verbal intimidation

Criminal trespass or

.

,

,

,

/

. ,

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. ,

,

.

.

threatening or pestering

defying a court order are

Harassment over the

both offences

phone or email

Causing criminal damage to

.

.

,

'

Endangering someone or

someone else s property

placing them in imminent

Abusing a youngster or a

danger of physical harm

vulnerable adult disabled

Using threatening

old etc

.

,

(

.)

,

behavior or gestures

When You Should Hire an Attorney If you are facing domestic abuse

,

accusations in Arizona you should consult with R

&

R Law Group

,

,

AZ

Because a

qualified defense lawyer can safeguard your rights and develop a defense strategy that may decrease your fines or possibly persuade the courts to dismiss the charges

.

Please call at

(602) 833-4548

for free

consultation

:

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