Does a Violation of PC 243(e)(1) Require the Alleged Victim to have Visible Injury?

California penal code 243(e)(1) pc defines the crime of domestic battery as any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon an intimate partner. This statute applies to individuals who are or have been in a dating relationship, cohabitants, or individuals who have a child together. One of the key elements of this crime […]