The following topics are covered in this article: Criminal cases are pursued by “the state” or “government”, not by the alleged victim. The prosecutor represents “the state” or “government”. Once a domestic violence case is charged against someone, the alleged victim may be powerless to get it dropped or dismissed.…
ABC’s of Assault and Domestic Violence Cases In Michigan, the crimes of “assault and battery” or “domestic violence/assault” are classified as misdemeanor offenses, or minor criminal offenses. The offense of “assault and battery” means that the defendant made intentional (non-accidental) physical contact with another person and without consent to do…