Detroit, MI asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Ohio

Q: First time domestic violence m1 and assualt m1 charge

I recently went through a series of events while pregnant that lead me to depression and drinking. I went into a stage of bipolar depression. I called family for help i even called her father. No one came through to help me.I got drunk and blacked out but bit my daughter and left bruises. I went to my moms where i called the police and admitted myself into a pysc unit. At that time the police were involved and i was charged with dv m1 and assault m1. Csb granted the father temporary custody. I have no prior violent convictions. What are my chances of jail time?

1 Lawyer Answer
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Jail time is certainly a possibility, but it sounds like there are some mental health and substance abuse issues that need to be addressed. You should get a lawyer and try to get the judge focused on that angle.

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