Q: Can I aid in my fiances defense of domestice felony by strangulation?
Many factors play into the the incident. It was so out of character of him as to what happened that night. He drank heavily, blacked out and in a moment he wasn't himself nor does he remember anythinf of what happened. He shoved me I shoved him and it escelated. He did attack me, he did grab my throat.....but his alcoholism is the issue. His intent was not to harm me because he had no consciousness of what was happening. We have a family. He has never been aggressive. I think strangulation is a bit harsh and would rather see him get help (AA, anger management) than be punished. What are my options? We want to seek family counseling and move on in our plans of marriage. As far as i am told, he has not drank since and is completely embarrassed and ashamed. Lately life has been stressful and his go to is alcohol. I don't want this further breaking out family
A: In Louisiana, a spouse cannot be forced to testify against his/her spouse. Therefore, you may assist him by refusing to testify. Good luck.
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