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Understanding California’s Penal Code 273.5(a): Corporal Injury on a Spouse 

Due to the recent effort of advocates, our country has gained greater awareness and understanding in the area of domestic violence.  As a result, our country has implemented much stricter measures for prosecuting domestic violence offenders.  California’s Penal Code 273.5 (a) Corporal Injury on a Spouse punishes those who have inflicted bodily injury on a…