§ 14-32.5. Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
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§ 14-32.5. Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
(a)Offense and Punishment. - A person is guilty of a Class A1 misdemeanor if that person uses or attempts to use physical force, or threatens the use of a deadly weapon, against another person and the person who commits the offense is:
(1)A current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
(2)A person with whom the victim shares a child in common.
(3)A person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian.
(4)A person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
(5)A person who has a current or recent former dating relationship with the victim.
(b)Definition. - For purposes of this section, the term "dating relationship" is as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921. (2023-14, s. 8.3(a).)