On 10/27/2025 John Cacas of Ewa Beach was arrested for the alleged charge of domestic violence (243 e 1 PC) against Kawehi Lopez, all from Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Kawehi Lopez of Ewa Beach was not available for comment. Please note: all arrests are merely an allegation, John Cacas has NOT been convicted as of the writing of this story. The defendant John Cacas was bonded out by undisclosed bail bonding company the following day, 10/28/25. the Defendants court date will be 11/17/2025 at Santa Clarita Courthouse, in Newhall. For further info on Mr. Casas’ case please call our client services line @

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California Penal Code § 243(e)(1) defines a specific type of domestic battery — a misdemeanor offense involving physical force or violence against an intimate partner.

Here’s a clear definition:

California Penal Code § 243(e)(1) makes it a crime to willfully use force or violence against a person who is your spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, fiancé(e), dating partner, or the parent of your child.

You can be convicted even if the alleged victim suffers no visible injury — any unwanted physical contact that is offensive or harmful can qualify.

Key Elements of the Offense

To prove a violation of § 243(e)(1), prosecutors must show:

1. You willfully touched another person in a harmful or offensive manner.
2. That person was your intimate partner (as listed above).
3. The touching was not accidental or in self-defense.

Penalties

Domestic battery under § 243(e)(1) is a misdemeanor, punishable by:

• Up to 1 year in county jail,
• A fine up to $2,000,
• Probation, and
• Mandatory domestic violence counseling or protective orders.

In Summary

PC 243(e)(1) = Misdemeanor domestic battery involving any force or violence against an intimate partner — even minor or brief physical contact counts, as long as it’s willful and unlawful.