Are You Aware Emotional Abuse Can Result In Arrest
In California, domestic violence isn't limited to physical harm, Oakland attorney Darryl Stallworth explains. Verbal threats to kill a partner or brandishing a weapon can bring domestic-abuse and brandishing charges even with no injury. Because departments now fear liability, he notes that once police respond to a domestic call, someone is arrested about 90% of the time.
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Answered by Darryl Stallworth · Oakland, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is domestic violence only physical?
No. In California, verbal threats to kill a partner or brandishing a weapon can bring domestic-abuse and brandishing charges even with no injury or physical blow.
How often does a domestic call end in arrest?
Because departments now fear liability, once police respond to a domestic call someone is arrested roughly 90% of the time.
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