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People often confuse domestic violence for a violent offense. However, domestic violence is a legal term used to describe a designation. The term domestic violence is not an independent crime, people are usually charged with a different offense and the domestic violence term is added to it.

So, What Does Domestic Violence Mean?

Under A.R.S. 13-3601 a crime can be considered domestic violence when any of the following apply:


The relationship between the victim and the defendant is one of marriage or former marriage or of persons residing or having resided in the same household.


The victim and the defendant have a child in common.

The victim or the defendant is pregnant by the other party.

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The victim is related to the defendant or the defendant’s spouse by blood or court order as a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother, or sister or by marriage as a parent- in-law, grandparent-in-law, stepparent, step-grandparent, stepchild, step-grandchild, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law.


The relationship between the victim and the defendant is currently or was previously a romantic or sexual relationship.


Some of the more common offenses charged that have the Domestic Violence designation are:


  • Assault
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Interference with Judicial Proceedings
  • Unlawful Imprisonment
  • Threatening / Intimidating
  • Criminal Damage
  • Trespassing


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What Could Happen to Me if Convicted?

Depending on the circumstances, a jury could find you guilty of either a misdemeanor or felony. Although misdemeanors result in shorter sentences and lesser fines, they usually mean some time in jail and a significant drop in your bank account. Under certain circumstances, the prosecutor can upgrade your charges to the felony level. In that case, you’re looking at significant prison time and hefty fines. Long-term consequences include difficulties in finding work, losing custody of children, limits in firearm ownership, inability to enter institutions of higher learning, and more. Don’t risk these consequences. Let us take up your cause today.

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