Even if you do not qualify for a civil protection order, the abuser may have committed a crime. If you call the police, they may arrest him/her for a crime and you may get a restraining order through the criminal court. Remember that even if you do have a civil protection order, you can still report him/her to the police if you believe s/he committed a crime against you.
In our Abuse Using Technology section, you can learn the types of behaviors that are considered a misuse of technology. Some of these behaviors might be recognized as a crime depending on the specific laws of your state.
What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed in the District of Columbia?
If I am the victim of a crime, where can I get additional help in the District of Columbia?
What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed in the District of Columbia?
Here is a list of some possible crimes in the District of Columbia that the abuser may have committed. You can click on the links to read the legal definition of each crime on our State Statutes page:
| Statute |
Crime (click here to sort the list alphabetically by crime names) |
| 7-2510.11 |
Violation of an extreme risk protection order |
| 16-1022 |
Parental kidnapping |
| 22-303 |
Malicious burning, destruction, or injury to another’s property |
| 22-404 |
Assault or threatened assault in a menacing manner |
| 22-404.01 |
Aggravated assault |
| 22-407 |
Threats to do bodily harm |
| 22-933 |
Criminal abuse of a vulnerable adult |
| 22-1001 |
Cruelty to animals |
| 22-1101 |
Cruelty to children |
| 22-1341 |
Unlawful entry of motor vehicle |
| 22-1402 |
Recordation of deed, contract, or conveyance with intent to extort money |
| 22-1810 |
Threatening to kidnap or injure a person or damage his property |
| 22-1833 |
Labor or sex trafficking |
| 22-1834 |
Sex trafficking of children |
| 22-1901 |
Incest |
| 22-2001 |
Kidnapping |
| 22-2201 |
Obscenity |
| 22-2704 |
Abducting or enticing child from his or her home for purposes of prostitution |
| 22-2705 |
Pandering |
| 22-2706 |
Compelling an individual to live life of prostitution against his or her will |
| 22-2708 |
Causing spouse or domestic partner to live in prostitution |
| 22-2709 |
Detaining an individual in disorderly house for debt there contracted |
| 22-3002 |
First degree sexual abuse |
| 22-3003 |
Second degree sexual abuse |
| 22-3004 |
Third degree sexual abuse |
| 22-3005 |
Fourth degree sexual abuse |
| 22-3006 |
Misdemeanor sexual abuse |
| 22-3008 |
First degree child sexual abuse |
| 22-3009 |
Second degree child sexual abuse |
| 22-3009.01 |
First degree sexual abuse of a minor |
| 22-3009.02 |
Second degree sexual abuse of a minor |
| 22-3009.03 |
First degree sexual abuse of a secondary education student |
| 22-3009.04 |
Second degree sexual abuse of a secondary education student |
| 22-3010 |
Enticing a child or minor |
| 22-3010.01 |
Misdemeanor sexual abuse of a child or minor |
| 22-3010.02 |
Arranging for a sexual contact with a real or fictitious child |
| 22-3013 |
First degree sexual abuse of a ward, patient, client, or prisoner |
| 22-3014 |
Second degree sexual abuse of a ward, patient, client, or prisoner |
| 22-3015 |
First degree sexual abuse of a patient or client |
| 22-3016 |
Second degree sexual abuse of a patient or client |
| 22-3018 |
Attempts to commit sexual offenses |
| 22-3052 |
Unlawful disclosure |
| 22-3053 |
First degree unlawful publication |
| 22-3054 |
Second degree unlawful publication |
| 22-3102 |
Sexual performance using minors |
| 22-3133 |
Stalking |
| 22-3227.02 |
Identity theft |
| 22-3301 |
Forcible entry and detainer |
| 22-3302 |
Unlawful entry on property |
| 22-3531 |
Voyeurism |
| 22-4503 |
Unlawful possession of firearm |
| 23-542 |
Interception |
If I am the victim of a crime, where can I get additional help in the District of Columbia?
The Domestic Violence Unit, which serves as a liaison among the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the US Attorney’s Office, other law enforcement agencies, victim service agencies, victim advocates and the community in the Washington, D.C. area, provides information on victims’ rights and services. Their website also has specific information on how the MPD responds to domestic violence crimes here.
For information on victims’ compensation in the District of Columbia, visit the Crime Victims Compensation Program website.
For information about your rights as well as referrals to community-based organizations that provide counseling, advocacy, and legal advice, contact the D.C. Victim Hotline by telephone at 1-844-4HELPDC.
If you are a victim of domestic violence and have been charged with a crime, you can go to our Abuse Victims Charged with Crimes page.
Other organizations for victims of crime are listed on our National Organizations - Crime Victims page.
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