Charge: Domestic Violence Assault
Maximum Penalty: 364 days jail; 2 years probation; 48-week batterers program; $2,000.00 fine
Mandatory Minimum Penalty: 2 years probation; 48-week batterers program
Summary: The client was going through some tough times with his wife. Little did he know, but she was having an affair on him. The client found out and confronted his wife with this information and an argument ensued. The wife alleged that the client shoved her and then grabbed her, preventing her from leaving. The client admitted to grabbing his wife but only in order to calm her down as she was acting erratically. The client denied shoving his wife.
Result: The client was placed on deferred disposition with a requirement that he undergo a psychological examination and counseling to the satisfaction of his counselor. Case to be fully dismissed after one year.
