Spousal abuse case law

Running Head : CASE STUDY

The Case of Marcia Norman Battered and Prostituted Wife

Based on admissible evidences that Marcia Norman has presented , it is apparent that she has been a victim of domestic violence beyond reasonable doubt . The victim 's impact statement , which tells the court about the long term effect of the abuse in the physical , emotional psychological , financial and spiritual aspect of her life , is one of the major evidence that the court can consider as basis for the action of the victim towards her perpetrator . The prosecutor who

is handling the case against the victim should take into consideration the history of domestic violence and hopefully see that that the woman is the real victim and acted in self defense , thereby killing the perpetrator , who is his husband in this case . It is also vital for the victim to keep all evidences of the abuse as well as secure all witnesses to present to the prosecution and ultimately to the judge or jury

Analyzing Marcia Norman 's case requires clear understanding of the nature of domestic violence . Domestic violence as cited in the US Department of Justice (2005 ) can be defined as .a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner . Domestic violence can be physical , sexual , emotional , economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person . This includes any behaviors that intimidate , manipulate humiliate , isolate , frighten , terrorize...