Indiana Domestic Battery Charges

Summary

In Indiana, a person can be charged with domestic battery in the presence of a child under 16 years, even if the child is in another room. The law considers that children might have been aware or could have been potentially harmed, and it takes into account emotional harm, not just physical proximity. This is a general interpretation and actual case specifics may vary.

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Why was the offender charged with domestic battery with child present under * when the children were in another room sleeping
In Indiana, a person can be charged with domestic battery in the presence of a child under 16 years, even if the child is in another room. It's because:
- The law considers that children might have been aware or could have been potentially harmed.
- It considers emotional harm, not just physical proximity.
This is a general interpretation and actual case specifics may vary.