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Spousal Abuse Charges
Spousal abuse is a serious crime in California. It is the result of inflicting injury on your intimate partner. An intimate partner can be a wife/husband, boyfriend/girlfriend, fiance, or former partner. An example: a man pushing a woman into a wall, causing bruises or a wife throwing something at her husband that causes a cut.
Penalties for Spousal Abuse
Penalties typically depend on the history of the two individuals and the case circumstances. It can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony. A misdemeanor results in up to 1 year in jail and fine up to $6,000. A felony conviction may lead to 2-4 years in prison.