Domestic violence is not a crime on its own, it is an additional element that that the government needs to prove by establishing the requisite existence of a domestic violence relationship and the occurrence of an underlying crime.
While assault is just one potential underlying crime, there are many others that may arise depending upon the circumstances.
While assault is one of the most common underlying crimes to domestic violence, other crimes that may be established include:
Criminal Damage
Disorderly Conduct
Endangerment
Aggravated Assault
Criminal Damage
Kidnapping
Trespassing
Stalking
Harassment
Child Abuse
Vulnerable Adult Abuse
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