In California, if you and your loved one were to get into an argument that escalated into a physical confrontation in which one of you suffered an injury such as a concussion, a black eye, a cut that requires stitches, a broken nose, or severe bruising, you could be charged with using physical force to inflict a traumatic condition on your spouse, family member, or roommate. A traumatic condition means a wound, minor or serious, that was caused by the direct application of physical force.