Domestic Violence

Many people fear the moment when an argument gets out of control and their partner suddenly becomes violent. They might try to hurt you or use a weapon and the only way to stop them is to use self-defense. Even if you acted out of self-defense you can still get...

Domestic violence is a very sensitive subject in America. To be sure, surveys suggest the problem is widespread. But that doesn't mean cases resulting from ordinary arguments are the same as those involving intentional acts of harm. Given this distinction, can the...

The term "domestic violence" is sometimes used as a synonym for assault or abuse. But it's also a legal term, with a precise definition under Washington law. The legal definition of domestic violence actually includes several different forms of conduct. What types of...