DVHAN is the minimum charge.

DVHAN is the minimum charge.

• A. Simple Assault
• B. DVHAN
• C. Misdemeanor Battery
• D. Felony Strangulation

Answer: (B)

The situation tests how offenses in domestic-violence cases are graded by seriousness. DVHAN is used as the baseline charge for domestic violence conduct that involves harassment or threats without requiring physical injury. Because it covers non-physical abusive behavior within a domestic context, it is the lowest-level charge you can assign in these cases. If the facts show actual physical contact or injury, the charge would be upgraded to a more serious offense like simple assault or battery. If the conduct escalates to choking or restricting someone’s breathing, it can become felony strangulation, which is far more serious. The other options require elements of violence or injury beyond harassment, so they sit higher on the severity scale and aren’t the minimum.

The situation tests how offenses in domestic-violence cases are graded by seriousness. DVHAN is used as the baseline charge for domestic violence conduct that involves harassment or threats without requiring physical injury. Because it covers non-physical abusive behavior within a domestic context, it is the lowest-level charge you can assign in these cases. If the facts show actual physical contact or injury, the charge would be upgraded to a more serious offense like simple assault or battery. If the conduct escalates to choking or restricting someone’s breathing, it can become felony strangulation, which is far more serious. The other options require elements of violence or injury beyond harassment, so they sit higher on the severity scale and aren’t the minimum.