Featured in the September 2018 issue of Contra Costa Lawyer Magazine found here: (In response to fact pattern found here.) If police and prosecutors get involved, Veronica and Albert’s situation is what is called a “domestic violence” case. Criminal defense attorneys call it “DV” for short. There are several charges likely to be filed against Albert including: sexual battery (Penal Code section 243.4), stalking (Penal Code section 646.9(a)), criminal/terrorist threats (Penal