Virginia Beach, VA asked in Domestic Violence for Virginia

Q: My girl punched me twice in the same day but in two differnt citys so should she also slapped my child so what should.

So would this be assult she let her anger get the best of her shes in the military she assulted me once befor but i didnt show to court disnt want her to loose her job so what will happen if i press 2 more assult charges on her.can i go to the magistraight oh and would im in fear for my childs life and i dont want her around thw baby doin that violent stuff because she dont have self control when she get angry

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Susan Fremit
Susan Fremit
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Spotsylvania, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: You can go to the magistrate in each of the 2 cities where you say you were assaulted. But wouldn’t it be better to convince her to get into counseling and anger management? And yes, she could lose her job if she is convicted.

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