Domestic Violence: Domestic Assault In The Third Degree

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Domestic violence is a serious charge. While it sometimes comes up as part of divorce proceedings or as part of a child custody battle, domestic violence charges can arise at any point. If you are facing domestic violence charges or you feel you are the victim of domestic violence, understanding what constitutes domestic violence according to Missouri law is important.
According to Missouri law, domestic abuse involves violence toward a family member. A family member includes a spouse or former spouse, a person related by blood, two people living in the same household, anyone who shares a romantic or intimate relationship, and anyone who has a child in common, even if the two people have never lived together. While domestic abuse generally involves physical or sexual violence, threats of such violence are also …show more content…

It may involve use of a deadly weapon as well as choking or strangulation. It is a Class C felony, which may result in up to 7 years in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both.
Domestic assault in the third degree involves things such as, causing physical harm to the person knowingly, threatening to cause such harm, or knowingly isolating the person by restricting the person’s access to others. This is a Class A misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to a year in jail, up to a $1,000 fine, or both. The third such offense and beyond is considered a Class D felony, which may result in up to four years in prison, up to a $5,000 fine, or both.
Understanding the differences in the degrees of domestic assault can be hard, but an expert can help you understand. Whether you were the victim of domestic violence or you need help defending yourself against such charges, contact us. At Hais, Hais & Goldberg, we focus solely on family law, allowing you to know that you will have a lawyer experienced in handling family

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