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(b) Person's history of violence, prior arrests and protective orders issued
(c) Height, weight and age differences between abuser and victim
(d) Threats or statements that are intended to intimidate or cause fear
(e) Proportional nature of injuries to both people (i.e., offensive vs. defensive injuries)
(f) Injuries on abuser made by victim in self- defense; includes bite mark impressions
and scratches on face and injuries to genital area
Three (3) common evidence contact points for domestic violence crimes are: -
✔️✔️Location
Victim
Suspect
Evidence - ✔️✔️based prosecutions can be more effective for domestic
violence crimes because they place less emphasis on the victim's testimony at court.
Strangulation - ✔️✔️a) Difficulty breathing, swallowing or talking
(b) Vomiting
(c) Swollen or bruised neck
(d) Raspy voice; sore throat
(e) Light headedness; ringing ears; fainting
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