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What Are Domestic Violence Crimes in New Port Richey?
By law, a number of crimes may qualify as domestic violence in New Port Richey. Some of these crimes include:
- Assault
- Aggravated Assault
- Battery
- Aggravated Battery
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Battery
- Stalking
- Aggravated Stalking
- Kidnapping
- False Imprisonment
- Other crimes that result in injury or death of the victim
The relationship between the victim and the perpetrator will determine whether or not the offense is considered domestic violence. In New Port Richey, these criminal acts are domestic violence crimes if they are committed by and against “family or household members.”
This may include:
- Spouses
- Former spouses
- Family members related by either blood or marriage
- People who currently live together as a family
- People who have previously lived together as a family
- People who share a child in common, regardless of whether or not they are married or have been married in the past
If you have been accused of committing any type of domestic violence offense, it’s in your best interest to seek legal representation from Carlson Meissner & Hayslett as soon as possible.