Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

is pushing a domestic violence

if you are in a arguement, push them away and they fall as a result is that domestic violence?


Asked on 4/11/02, 4:14 am

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Paul Ferris Law Office of Paul T. Ferris

Re: is pushing a domestic violence

Pushing a family or household member can be the basis for the charge of assault - domestic violence. Generally, any intentional touching or striking (or placing someone in apprehension of such contact) without consent, and not in self-defense, is considered an assault.

Whether you could be convicted under the particular facts of your case is a different issue.

Enter a plea of not guilty and get an attorney.

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Answered on 4/11/02, 4:33 am


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