Types of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence constitutes more than just physical assault and battery. There are a number of unlawful acts that can lead to domestic violence charges, such as:

• Emotional and psychological abuse: yelling, screaming, threatening, belittling, or taking any other type of action to chip away at the victim’s self-esteem. Trying to control the victim’s every move is also considered emotional/psychological abuse.
• Financial and economic abuse: controlling the victim by controlling his or her access to money or ability to earn money. This might include prohibiting the victim from working or withholding money from the victim.
• Sexual abuse: forcing the victim to engage in unwanted, unsafe, or degrading sexual acts against their will. One of the most common forms of sexual abuse is spouse rape. Many people think it’s not considered rape when sex is between spouses. However, if one of the spouses doesn’t want to have sex, but the other spouse forces or coerces it, it is considered rape.
• Child abuse & neglect: physical, emotional, or sexual abuse committed against a child. Neglecting a child’s basic needs is also a form of domestic violence.
• Elder abuse & neglect: physical, emotional, sexual, or economic abuse against an elderly parent, grandparent, or relative. Neglecting an elderly parent or relative is also a form of domestic violence.

If you have been accused of domestic violence, it’s important to speak with an experienced domestic violence defense lawyer immediately. Domestic violence can easily be fabricated, and the police don’t need much evidence to bring a domestic violence suspect into custody. Protect yourself and your rights by hiring an attorney to represent your case and defend you against the accusations made against you!