How long you get sent down for a Domestic Assault ?

Question

I hit my ex and i know i did wrong. How long will i get sent down for ?

Answer 1

It really depends on the severity of the case, your criminal history, and what state or locale you are in.

Answer 2

You may not get sent to prison. For a Common Assault, as most domestic violence offences are categorised, you could get a short custodial sentence of up to 6 months (the maximum a Magistrates' Court can impose). However, the Magistrates may decide that a Community Order is more appropriate. Depending on the seriousness of the offence and your previous record, a Community Order could last anything from 6 months to 2 years and could have a variety of conditions attached, including a curfew, unpaid work hours, probation supervision, or treatment to address any related drug/alcohol/mental health issues (although you would have to give your consent for these last three). A common sentence for domestic violence offences is a Community Order with probation supervision and attendance at an offending behaviour programme called IDAP (Integrated Domestic Abuse Programme) which is specifically for people men have committed violent offences against their partner/ex-partner (but is not suitable for female offenders or men in same sex relationships). Or the Court could impose a fine and/or order you to pay compensation to the victim instead of or in addition to a Community Order.

Answer 3

If it did not inflict serious injury, you will probably avoid jail time, unless you have a history of violence. This is your one chance. A second offense will almost assuredly get you some jail-time.

You have, at least made a start in acknowledging your error in hitting her. You must keep this humility as you go forward. Please accept the decision of the court. Be respectful in court. Try to be as humble as you feel (does that make sense in writing?) You can expect anger management classes as part of any probation. Dutifully do what your PO tells you during your period of probation. Accept that you will have to change some things about your life. Probation is meant to rehabilitate but it requires effort on your part.

Above all, move on. She is your Ex. She is not part of your life any more. Do you have children? Is the source of your altercation a disagreement on visitation? If so, and it happens again, step back and document everything relevant to the disagreement as soon as you can. If it persists, you have some basis for arguing your case through legal channels. I know attorneys cost money, but if you document well, you are making their job easier and, one would hope, cheaper.

Answer 4

It depends on how hard you hit her. If you beat her up pretty badly you would probably get sent to jail for a couple of months you might also have to do c&s. If it was minor assault you might get a few days or just a warning.

Answer 5

if you know it wrong why you do? if you hit you wife and I was the judge you would go away for 10 years. since the simpson case they have gotten harder on domestic violence cases. They should my brother almost killed me and my sister in law case he got mad do you think he cares no. You are not the least bit remoursement and you should be in Jail so you don't end up facing the electric chair. she is a human being not a thing you can control remember that. you had no right to hit her what gives you the right to put your hands on another person glad she presses charges against you.

Answer 6

FIRST-DEGREE DOMESTIC ASSAULT
(SECTION 565.072, RSMo)
Definition
A person commits the crime of domestic assault in the first degree if he or she attempts to kill or knowingly causes or attempts to cause serious physical injury to a family or household member or an adult who is or has been in a continuing social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the actor, as defined in section 455.050, RSMo.
Punishment
Domestic assault in the first degree is a Class B Felony, unless the offender inflicts serious physical injury o the victim, in which case it is a Class A Felony.
Prior Offender (1 prior offense within 5 years): Class A Felony; no probation or parole if serious injury is inflicted.
Persistent Offender (2+ previous offenses within 10 years): Class A Felony.
SECOND-DEGREE DOMESTIC ASSAULT
(SECTION 565.073, RSMo)
Definition
A person commits the crime of domestic assault in the second degree if the act involves a family or household member of current or past intimate and he or she attempts to cause or knowingly causes physical injury by any means, including use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, or by choking or strangulation; or recklessly causes serious physical injury, or recklessly causes physical injury with a deadly weapon.
Punishment
Domestic assault in the second degree is a Class C Felony.
Prior offender (1 prior offense within 5 years): Class B Felony.
Persistent offender (2+ previous offenses within 10 years): Class A Felony.

THIRD-DEGREE DOMESTIC ASSAULT
(SECTION 565.074, RSMo)
Definition
A person commits the crime of domestic assault in the third degree if the act involves a family or household member or current or past intimate and he or she attempts to cause or recklessly causes physical injury; or with criminal negligence causes physical injury by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; or places the victim in apprehension of immediate physical injury by any means; or recklessly engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death or serious physical injury to the victim; or knowingly causes physical contact knowing the other person will regard the contact as offensive; or knowingly attempts to cause or causes the isolation of such family or household member by unreasonably and substantially restricting or limiting such family or household member's access to other persons, telecommunication devices or transportation for the purpose of isolation.
Punishment
Domestic assault in the third degree is a Class A Misdemeanor.
Persistent offender (2+ previous offenses within 10 years): Class D Felony. The offenses may be against the same family or household member or against a different family or household member.
*Check the laws in your own area as they may vary from State to State.

Answer 7

THEY MAY NOT SEND YOU TO PRISON IF ITS YOUR FIRST OFFENCE, NOT SURE HOW LONG YOU WILL GET IF YOU HAVE DONE IT BEFORE, BUT YOU WILL DESERVE ANYTHING THEY GIVE YOU, I KNOW SOME PEOPLE CAN WIND YOU UP, BUT THEY DO NOT DESERVE TO GET BEATEN UP. AND VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE , TAKE A LONG TIME TO GET OVER IT,NOT FROM THE BRUISES , BUT FROM THE MENTAL SCARS. SO NEXT TIME YOU GET ANGRY WITH SOMEONE BE A MAN AND WALK AWAY.

Answer 8

If you've a history of violence and possibly a PPO (You'll know what that is if you are one - if not, not so bad) then you could be in 'til next summer. Unless they run out of room in the prisons/police cells again..

Answer 9

If this is your first offence you should not be sent to prison, however, I would send you to a room full of victims and let them do you some damage.

Answer 10

first offence probation anger managment after that ur at the judges discretion strongly advise not to hav a second offense. fedral sentance is possible