WHAT POSSIBLE PENALTIES COULD I BE FACING IF CONVICTED OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SPOUSE ABUSE?
Consequences of a Domestic Violence Conviction will vary depending upon the circumstances of each case, such as whether or not the defendant had prior charges of Domestic Violence or a history of violence and the severity of injury to the victim. The prosecutor may file Domestic Violence charges as a misdemeanor or a felony. If charged with Domestic Violence or Spousal Abuse penalties may include jail time in a county jail or state prison, probation, community service, a Criminal Protective Order placed against you, court-ordered enrollment in a 52-week anger management course, counseling and fines.
