Betty and Bob are not married but are living together. They have a heated argument and Betty hits Bob with a baseball bat, causing a major injury. Bob is the father of Betty’s child, Bertram. The police show up. Who is going to be arrested and what
would be the most appropriate charge be, keep in mind the DA will ultimately decide the charge to be filed with the courts?
a. Bob, for misdemeanor assault (PC 240)
b. Betty, for misdemeanor battery (PC 242)
c. Betty, because battery on someone who one is cohabitating with and has a child
with is spousal battery (PC273.5)
d. Betty, for assault with a deadly weapon (PC 245)
c. Betty, because battery on someone who one is cohabitating with and has a child
with is spousal battery (PC273.5)
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word