Domestic violence crimes continue to be a major issue in California across all socio-economic and age groups.  According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 32.9% of women and 27.3% of men in California are victims of domestic violence. California Penal Code 243(e)(1) classifies domestic violence as a misdemeanor punishable by one year in county …

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