Im sick of the same thing over and over the name calling and put downs and his drinking almost every day i got my baby's toy guitar and broke it on him, he hit me on the face once now i'm swollen and have a bruises on face legs and arms from hitting pushing and pulling me this was yesterday i tried to call the police but he took the phone from me, i just want to have a record on him in case it happens again or to use it to get full custody of my unborn baby i'm 2 mos pregnant and he keeps treatening me of taking the baby away from me when its born.
2007-12-18 09:48:56 · 10 answers · asked by chicafresa 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You have the most information about your situation and will always be in the best position to decide what is best for you and your developing child.
There are free and confidential services for survivors of domestic violence available in every state.
The rules on reporting to the police may be different in every state. The best way to find out the answer to your question is to get confidential legal advice that is specific to your state and the facts of your situation.
There are several online resources that can help you find local hotlines and other organizations offering free legal assistance and other resources, such as emergency housing, emotional support and help with civil restraining orders.
I have listed several below:
2007-12-18 11:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Domestic abuse is a mandatory arrest. You can not call just to have it on record, if the police find evidence of abuse, they will make an arrest.
This could be the best thing for him, the court could order anger management, or other counseling.
Your other option is to not call. He will continue his abuse. And it will very likely get worse.
His threats to take the baby away are just that.... threats. Only the court can take a baby away. The standard they use is what is in the best interest of the child. Unless he can prove you are a danger to the child, it will not be taken away.
2007-12-18 10:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but just because you don't press charges doesn't mean the state wont. Go get a little notebook and document all that stuff. Then when you are ready, you can have documentation to show to the court. Will help alot.
Also, ignore the threats of him taking your baby....probably won't happen.
There are no victims, only volunteers.
2007-12-18 10:52:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You call the police make a report you can drop the charges but if you are in Texas the state picks them up and you will need to go to court but if you don't go the charges get dropped. Its happen twice to a guy I know
2007-12-18 09:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by Shelli 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It should come in handy when they sentence him following your murder.
If you are ready to stop being a victim, report the crime. Find a way out. There are shelters everywhere for women and children in abusive relationships if you have no where else to go. It does not get better. By not pressing charges you encourage the abuse to continue.
2007-12-18 09:55:09 · answer #5 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, you made a humongous mistake of hitting him first. Second, if it's that bad, get out!!!!! It can't be safe for you or your child.
2007-12-18 16:28:33 · answer #6 · answered by Tim the Enchanter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can...but he may kill you next. You'd better have a report made and have that loser arrested. You're also endangering your baby....you may not have it if you let loser-boy get away with battering you/baby.
2007-12-18 09:56:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
well now it seems a little bit odd you say he does all of that and yet you stay there??
Why would you even be there with him still are you a total brainless bimbo that likes to be beat up by this imbecile ??
It appears so BECAUSE YOUR STILL THERE WITH HIM !!
GET THE HELL OUT OF THERE NOW JEEZ HOW STUPID ARE YOU TO EVEN BE THERE STILL !!
2007-12-18 09:59:19 · answer #8 · answered by bl_fkt 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you crazy?!??!?!? Do you not care about your life??!!?!? Get out of that situation NOW! Do whatever it takes....Press charges!!!!
2007-12-18 09:59:01 · answer #9 · answered by Porcelain Sky 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
sure you can, call!
2007-12-19 02:38:22 · answer #10 · answered by defendant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋