the door hit me I pushed back on the door when she when the door opened She came back and I hit her Whether the roommate wanted it or not the law required officers to make an arrest under George's Family Violence Act Once officers establish probable cause they don't need the victim's consent to press charges the FVA applies even when those involved aren't technically family This prevents abusers from intimidating victims into dropping claims but it also means that even minor fights can lead to serious legal consequences The conflicting tenants were taken to jail and charged with simple battery under Georgia's Family Violence Act What do you think? Should both women have been charged or did officers get it wrong? Leave your thoughts in the comments If you like this video See you in the next video and as always Be safe out there