Can you be convicted if you hit up your girlfriend but it's because you were drunk on alcohol she bought?

Question

I beat her face pretty brutal.

if it makes it any better, she pretty much deserved it

I don't know what to say, Terry, the cops have already been here and they gave me a medal.

I do not live under a bridge i live with my fat girlfriend so i am not a troll

Answer 1

Dear Y!A Patrons,

This questioner is obviously a troller. I always thought I would be pretty miffed to see stuff like this on Y!A but I actually think posts like these are necessary. They show how gullible so many people are.

Want a great way to see who is actually smart and who is a dumbwad on Y!A? Just read all of this guy's posts. The joke is on you. Once you stop being part of the problem and learn to ignore this stuff, it will show that society has progressed. Until then, the person (probably collective persons) involved in these hoaxes will, plus in my opinion should, continue to make fun of the dumbwads on this site.

Onward, soldiers!

Thank you,

Common Sense

Answer 2

No-one deserves to be assaulted, not even you.

I would hope she'd go to the police, but the fact is most abusers have such a tight control over victims of domestic violence, they are not emotionally or physically able to go to the authorities.

If we're really lucky, you live in a state where someone else can file the report, and the police will prosecute without the women's consent. I sure hope so.

No MAN hits a woman - simple as that. You are not a man.

Since you are admitting in this forum to a crime, I am reporting it through Yahoo! They in turn are obliged to turn over records of your Internet connection, and from that the police can certainly trace your computer. Good luck.

Answer 3

I'm going to try to answer this without rancor and venom, which I believe you fully deserve....the law generally makes no allowance for assault under the influence. Its still considered felonious assault intended to inflict serious bodily injury, regardless of whose alcohol it was. The truth of the matter is your "girlfriend" owned the alcohol which you drank to excess and then beat her savagely, possibly disfiguring her for life and/or causing emotional repercussions that she will have to deal with for the rest of her life. To answer your question....yes, you can be convicted for this. And here I will stop because the rage and indignation I feel right now for you threatens to spill over onto this forum. Somehow, an eye for an eye just doesn't seem to be equal justice in your case.

Answer 4

Hello Doug H.,

There are services for Domestic Violence Offenders. Safe Horizon's Domestic Violence Accountability Program (DVAP) is a 26 week educational program for domestic violence offenders. DVAP is an appropriate refferal for court mandated men and provides an additional disposition for the court or other mandating agencies.DVAP’s classes for men offers a fully developed curriculum about men’s violence against women and how to end it in our communities. The course includes information about the historical, social, and cultural aspect of domestic violence with an emphasis on accountability and personal choice. This is because men’s abuse of their female partner’s is rooted in history, laws and cultures that have entitled men to act abusively and violently toward women. Men’s abuse against their female partners will stop when the entire community recognizes domestic violence as a human rights violation and a social justice issue, rather than as an individual mental health or relational problem.

It is important to understand that these classes or any ‘program’ are not a guarantee that a domestic violence offender will stop his abusive and controlling behavior. Men are making a choice to abuse their partners. Men have to make the choice to stop. Any man who chooses to stop all acts of domestic violence is—and always has been—able to do so. The domestic violence offender has to want to—and be willing to—live his life differently. Although men are capable of stopping abusive and intimidating behaviors, most men continue to use some form of abuse to maintain control over their partner during and after attending these classes. Women who are interested in more information regarding what batterer education classes can and can’t do should see our DVAP Partner’s Guide.

More Details About DVAP
Classes are 75 minutes in length and conducted in both English and Spanish.

The registration fee is $30. The standard class fee is $35 per class. To be eligible for a reduced fee, proof of income is required. Class fee is based on an individual’s income level. All fees must be paid by money order to Safe Horizon. No cash or personal checks are accepted. Referring agencies and individuals wanting to enroll, please see our DVAP Referral Information or call the numbers below.

What are DVAP rules? For information on our program procedures and policies see our DVAP Registration Handbook.



TO REGISTER FOR DVAP
Manhattan Registration Office
346 Broadway, 400-a, 4th floor
Phone: [phone] or 8233
Fax: [phone]

Brooklyn Registration Office
180 Livingston Street, 3rd floor
Phone: [phone] or 6902
Fax: [phone]

Doug H, even if you do not live in Brooklyn you can call this number and explain where (what state/city) you do live in and they will still be able to put you in contact with appropriate sources to help you.

Answer 5

Terry has never heard of proxies.

But the starter of this question is obviously a troll anyway.

Answer 6

Nobody forced the alcohol down your throat; you are at fault and you should face up to it rather to place blame on the alcohol that she bought. It sounds to me like anger-management classes are in order along with your conviction.

Answer 7

Being drunk is no excuse for beating on people I have been very drunk and I don't abuse anyone.. You should be arrested and she should never speak to you again. It doesn't matter who bought the booze I doubt she forced you to drink it. It still a crime what you did.

Answer 8

Troll.

Answer 9

That's like asking if you can be convicted for shooting her with a gun she bought. YOU are the only person responsible for what you do. Get some help dude.

Answer 10

Yes. Maybe you should move out and stop drinking and get your life back together because prison is not where you wanna be.