Domestic abuse laws cover different things from simple harassment and battery laws. For instance, the criteria and reach of restraining orders resulting from violation of domestic abuse laws is sometimes different. You also lose some ability to protect your children. Custody issues, child support, restraining orders, it's all affected. The wrong charges weren't brought. I think the District Attorney and other local lawyers can figure out the most correct and applicable civil and criminal charges in their own state. :roll:
http://wsll.state.wi.us/topic/family...sticabuse.html
Wisconsin Domestic Abuse Statutes
Wisconsin Statutes online
