Q: Can I include past domestic violence incidents in a case for the most recent incident?
I called the police for the current domestic violence charges. I never called the police for the previous incidents which were more serious. Can I complain about the past domestic violence charges even though a police report was not filed? Is there a statute for domestic violence offenses?
A: If there are criminal charges pending past incidents are not relevant to the disposition of the pending case. If you've filed for a protective order, it may be appropriate to include past incidents to explain why you fear the domestic violence will happen again.
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