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When Do Assault Charges Become Family Violence?
Understanding the nuances of an assault case, along with the role of certain relationships in determining if assault charges become family violence, can be crucial for anyone dealing with these issues. When relationships between spouses, dating partners, or other close family members turn hostile, a charge that might otherwise be a simple assault could evolve into family violence in the eyes of the law.