Domestic Violence in the First Degree

AL Code § 13A-6-130 (2023) defines First Degree Domestic Violence as committing the crime of domestic violence in the first degree if the person commits the crime of assault in the first degree pursuant to Section 13A-6-20; aggravated stalking pursuant to Section 13A-6-91; or burglary in the first degree pursuant to Section 13A-7-5 and the victim is a current or former spouse, parent, step-parent, child, step-child, any person with whom the defendant has a child in common, a present household member, or a person who has or had a dating relationship with the defendant.

Household member excludes non-romantic or non-intimate co-residents, and a dating relationship means a current or former relationship of a romantic or intimate nature characterized by the expectation of affectionate or sexual involvement by either party. Domestic violence in the first degree is a Class A felony. Contact our Domestic Violence in the Fiest Degree Defense Attorney today at (205) 823-7233.

Under Alabama law, domestic violence is met with serious sanctions. It recognizes three degrees of domestic violence offenses, with the first degree being the most severe. These degrees are determined by the nature of the harm done, the presence of deadly weapons, or if the perpetrator repeatedly commits such acts. The minimum term of imprisonment imposed shall be double without consideration of probation, parole, good time credits, or any reduction in time if either of the following occurs:

AL Code § 13A-6-130 (2023) defines First Degree Domestic Violence as committing the crime of domestic violence in the first degree if the person violates a protection order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction and in the process of violating the order commits domestic violence in the first degree.

AL Code § 13A-6-130 (2023) also defines First Degree Domestic Violence as committing the crime of domestic violence in the first degree if the offense was committed in the presence of a child under the age of 14 years at the time of the offense, who is the victim’s child or step-child, the defendant’s child or step-child, or who is a child residing in or visiting the household of the victim or defendant. For purposes of this subsection, “in the presence of a child” means that the child was in a position to see or hear the act.

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