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According to the text, what factors should an officer consider in identifying the dominant aggressor in a domestic violence incident?

  • The presence of physical injuries on the victim
  • The age of the persons involved
  • The location of the incident
  • The intent of the law to protect victims of domestic violence (correct)
  • What action should be taken if it is determined that the dominant aggressor has committed an assault or battery?

  • The victim should be arrested instead
  • The dominant aggressor should be warned and let go
  • The dominant aggressor should be arrested (correct)
  • Both parties should be arrested
  • What should officers do if they are unable to determine the dominant aggressor in a domestic violence incident?

  • They should let both parties go
  • They should request a supervisor for advice (correct)
  • They should inform the victim of their right to make a private person's arrest
  • They should arrest both parties
  • According to Penal Code Section 836(d), peace officers may arrest a person without a warrant for a misdemeanor assault or battery upon all of the following EXCEPT:

    <p>A current or former employer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under Penal Code Section 836(d), if no probable cause to arrest exists, what should the officer do?

    <p>Inform the victim of their right to make a private person's arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Penal Code Section 13701(b), what is the definition of the dominant aggressor in a domestic violence incident?

    <p>The person determined to be the most significant aggressor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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