What are the elements of a domestic violence enhancer?

• A. Within 7 days; only if injury occurs
• B. Only if there is a prior conviction
• C. Within 60 days; no domestic relation
• D. Within 28 days of the occurrence, probable cause to believe there has been a crime, the relationship is domestic, the suspect intentionally causes pain or injury/ sexual assault OR you reasonably believe that there is a likelihood of continued abuse

Answer: (D)

The enhancer is triggered only when a specific set of conditions is met: it must be applied within 28 days of the incident, there is probable cause that a crime occurred, the relationship between the parties is domestic, and the offender’s conduct involved intentional pain or injury or sexual assault (or there is a reasonable belief that abuse will continue). This combination targets repeat or escalating domestic risk by tying the charge to a domestic relationship and to the likelihood of ongoing harm.

Other options don’t fit because they alter key elements: a shorter 7-day window and injury-only requirement, or a 60-day window, or the need for a prior conviction, or the absence of a domestic relationship. The correct set of conditions—28-day timing, probable cause, domestic relation, and either intentional injury/sexual assault or a reasonable expectation of continued abuse—captures the actual statutory criteria.