Does the victim have to have a visible physical injury for the defendant to be convicted of Domestic Violence or Spousal Abuse?
No. A criminal battery is defined as the unlawful application of force to the person of another. A hit, punch, or kick is not required, just an offensive touching of another is considered a battery. Verbal spouse abuse or spousal mental abuse if coupled with threats, often called terrorist threats, can also result in an arrest.
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