If a person commits an assault and he/she is in violation of an Order of
Protection issued against the person, the assault is _________________and felony
charges may be filed. Right Ans - aggravated
Aggravated Domestic Violence Right Ans - 1. A third domestic violence
conviction within five (5) years will be a Class 5 felony with four (4) months in
jail and a fourth (4th) offense will result in eight (8) months in jail.
2. Defendants will be eligible for work release five (5) days per week, 12 hours
per day.
3. Any domestic violence crime will be able to serve as the basis for the prior
conviction for any other domestic violence crime.
4. Criminal damage could serve as the prior conviction for an assault or
disorderly conduct or any other combination of domestic violence crimes.
5. The victim need not be the same in every case for a felony to be filed for the
third (3rd) offense.
6. When a defendant is being charged with an act of domestic violence, law
enforcement should check the defendant's record for prior domestic violence
convictions.
A person commits aggravated harassment
if the person commits harassment against the same victim and if any of the
following applies: Right Ans - 1. A court issued order/injunction is a Class 6
felony for the first (1st) offense and a Class 5 felony for the second (2nd)
offense.
2. The person was previously convicted of a domestic violence crime.
, When a police officer arrives on scene to a domestic violence call, the officer
should: Right Ans - 1. Identify the predominant aggressor
2. distinguish between offense/defensive injuries
What are three examples of probable cause for domestic violence? Right
Ans - 1. Injury
2. witness
3. confession
Always interview witnesses and all persons present, including... Right Ans -
children
When is the most dangerous time for a victim to leave a domestic violence
relationship? Right Ans - When the victim leaves or seeks intervention
(abuser loses power and control)
What are some common abuser characteristics? Right Ans - 1. Low self
Esteem
2. Dependent
3. Insecure
As police officers, we must always be aware that victims may become Right
Ans - belligerent or attack police during arrest.
Can you charge someone with Domestic violence alone? Right Ans -
Domestic violence is not a chargeable offense. You must add with an offense
such as Assault/DV
Domestic violence only shows the relationship
What is the time frame for a forensic examiner to examine a strangulation
victim? Right Ans - 5 days
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