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smith432 · Joined: 24 May 2012 Posts: 347

Felony domestic violence is a type of criminal charge. When a person is charged with domestic violence, it means he or she is accused of behaving violently toward family members or people who live with him or her. The violence may involve not only physical harm, but also the threat of physical harm. The laws regarding domestic violence may vary from place to place, but many jurisdictions consider felony domestic violence the most serious type of domestic violence offense. When a person is convicted of it, he or she typically faces more serious penalties than with other types of domestic violence. In some places, the law determines whether or not domestic violence is a felony or a misdemeanor based on whether or not the victim is injured and the extent of those injuries. If a victim doesn’t sustain injuries or sustains only minor ones, some jurisdictions may charge the defendant with misdemeanor domestic violence. If, however, the victim is seriously injured, this may result in a felony domestic violence charge. Some jurisdictions also apply felony charges when the injured victim is a minor or pregnant. Likewise, a person may face this charge if he uses a weapon in the domestic violence incident or disfigures the victim.

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