Does anyone know much about the consequences for domestic violence? I was told that the abuser could choose either treatment, or jail time. Is that always the case? BD is in jail for violating the restraining order but I'm not sure whats happening with the violence stuff. I have pictures and the police documented how I looked. Any help is apreciated! thanks
Well I will just tell you what I know from NY...
Where I work if he is arrested the first time like my ex was they will most likely arrest him and he will be released on his own recog (ror'd)... If they feel it was a more serious violation he may be required to pay bail or go to jail until he can. So even more serious he will go to jail and wait on his trial (I think thats only if he hurts you badly like you end up in the hospital). An order of protection will be issued and he will be required to show up for a court date. Failure to do so will result in a warrent being issued for his arrest. Now that he violated that (atleast in NY) he was either arrested for disorderly conduct (like my ex) or he was arrested for contempt of court. Contempt of court is a more serious violation and can result in up to 7 years in jail. Because he attacked you he may have been arrested for contempt. Most likey he would be sent to county jail pending an arraignment. From there its up to the judges discression and he can set bail or keep him in jail.
Thats just in NY. OR may be different. Most likely you will receive a letter in the mail from the DA's office and they will assign you an assistant to the DA to contact. I would call them tuesday and ask what the status of the case is. They are there to help you and they handle the case so ask them any questions you have. Good luck mama and I am soooo proud of you for reporting all of this. You definatly did the right thing! <3
I can answer your question! LOL! Been there, done that.When I was arrested for domestic violence (which was total BS by the way.. I am the one who called the cops because he would not leave MY house, threatened to kill and rape ME but that is beside the point! LOL!!!) I had mandatory 24hour stay and then my mom came and bailed me out. When I went to court for it they dropped it down to simple assault/battery and I got 6 months domestic violence counceling (which my counselor dropped because she knew I didn't deserve to be there) then I got arrested for breaking a restraining order (again which was BS, I called the cops..) and I had mandatory 24 hours again and then my mom came and bailed me out. When I went to court the arresting officer told me he would drop all charges if there are no more accuring incedents for three months so there wasn't he dropped the charges. He COULD of got me for stalking if he really wanted to but he said most officers will drop charges if it doesn't happen again. Both times I went to court Brandon (the guy I have the restraining order against) didn't have to go and he had no say about dropping or pressing charges! If you have anymore questions that I could maybe answer you can shoot me a PM! :D