my husband is facing 3 domestic violence in the 3rd degree misdemeanor charges, and i have been trying to drop them, but the court prosecutor is refusing to let me and told me that when i go to court if my testimony is different than what i told the court he will press charges on me. what kind of sentence could i face? i am pregnant and don't want to be in jail, but i also don't want my husband there.
2007-01-05 15:27:37 · 12 answers · asked by confused 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i am bipolar and because i am pregnant i have been off of my medication, and get out of control sometimes. i have attacked my husband on 2 of the occasions he was arrested, all he was doing was trying to retrain me from hurting him or myself. the other arrest was completely bogus charges that i filed against him because i was afraid i would hurt him if he stayed so i wanted to drive him away... i know it sounds nuts, but when i am medicated i am a normal functioning, healthy person. if i had known pregnancy would affect me like this i never would have done it. now i feel guilty for tearing my family apart, and am trying to fix the damage i have done.
2007-01-05 15:32:57 · update #1
You will face jailtime for that. That is a bad idea.
2007-01-05 15:29:04 · answer #1 · answered by IMHO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds Messy,
You Could Face Jailtime Or A Very Hefty Fine... The Way I See It I Think It Is Alot Better For The Man To Go To Jail Then You... I Mean Your Pregnant!
2007-01-05 15:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-01 21:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by lemmer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like you need a lawyer. In the US, a married person can't be compelled to testify against his or her spouse in court.
You can refuse to testify in court on that ground without retracting your original complaints. That will seriously damage the prosecution's case and even if convicted, your husband will likely receive a less severe sentence than he would if you testified against him. Some judges may dismiss the case if you refuse to testify.
Be sure to get a lawyer's advice on how to proceed and what to say in court. The CAN make you appear, but they CAN'T compel you to testify against your husband.
2007-01-05 15:34:24 · answer #4 · answered by The answer guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darn, you're more than confused. First, get an abortion. If that is not possible, give the baby up for adoption. No, first leave your husband - for everyone's sake. Do all of that and the court and the rest of the world might think there is hope for you. I'm not happy about being so harsh, but anything less will leave your baby in dire straights in her/his grand opening.
2007-01-05 15:33:39 · answer #5 · answered by Slug 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all I feel sorry for your child.The truth is it is not your fault its your husbands he has chose to stay with you and have children.I dont understand why women lie like that it is so damaging to a man he will never get over it.More than likely the D.A. will drop it do to lack of eveidence if you are at the court date the da will pull you aside and ask if you are going to give a statment DONT and they will have to drop it.If you do that to many time they wont drop it.Thats what is happening to me right know its all kinds of fun THANK GOD FOR LIEING WOMEN
2007-01-06 02:10:03 · answer #6 · answered by smthddy7 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
11 months 29 days, if he beat a pregnant woman he needs to go to jail
2007-01-05 15:30:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your story straight in court...the sentence depends on the judge and what you lied about.
2007-01-05 15:29:40 · answer #8 · answered by desirooo58 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purgery, lying, can get you a jail sentence
2007-01-05 15:29:41 · answer #9 · answered by 'lil peanut 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're a cold b*tch for lying about domestic abuse. I hope you rot in hell for it.
2007-01-05 15:30:39 · answer #10 · answered by SatanicYoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋