Q: Domestic violence
Hi my friend got charge with domestic violence last year and restraining order thia year he got charge again same person but physically hurt her broken nose and upper cheek we were wondering whats gonna happen to him and how many years he will do? And is he gonna be able to see his kids?
A: It sounds like there was a restraining order in effect when this incident occurred. He could go to prison for multiple years, but more facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. The court will need to look at his prior record, too. These injuries sound serious and it's likely he could receive a significant sentence. His visitation will likely be extremely limited and probably supervised by a professional monitor if he's not in jail, but more facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. If there are current custody and visitation orders, they may need to be modified with the court.
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