While significant numbers of domestic abuse cases result in hearings and trials each year, this bill would add an additional charge for such acts in the presence of a child. Since the original offense is chargeable, this bill would not add new caseload to the courts. There may be some long term impact in the penalty phase (extended jail or prison terms) but these would be in addition to, and after, existing penalties.

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