Evidence Based Prosecution In Domestic Violence Cases

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Evidence based prosecution is when offenders can be held accountable for their actions even without a victim's testimony or cooperation. The evidence of the prosecution is based on medical records, medical examinations, photographs, the 911 tape and things that are found on the victim's and offender's body. Evidence based prosecution is extremely important in domestic violence cases because it serves justice without having them testify against the offender face to face. The victim in this type of setting my be too afraid of the offender to speak up in fear of any further attacks, taking legal custody of their children, economic control, etc. Many victims of domestic violence do not make a report or if they do at the time they chose