Mills v. Dunham, decided on July 14 answers a procedural question that merited a published opinion because the issue is one that recurs every day.Two domestic partners get into a squabble that involves violence or threats of it. Cops are summoned to intervene. If that visit signals that a crime has been committed (e.g., assault, battery, sexual violence, threats of physical harm) they typically inform their perceived victim about the Protection …
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