Q: My wife got arrested for domestic violence last night. How long before I can place bail and get her out?
It is her first offense. I am the victim.
A: You need to talk to the jail about that. She should have a first appearance hearing this morning, where they will likely set a bond. Her bond will likely come with the condition that she have no contact with you, which it appears you are already prepared to violate. If you want my two cents, which I presume you do since you posed the question, you need to take a day or so and think this over. Why were the police called in the first place? Why did she hurt you? Why are you bonding her out? Why are you still married to someone who will physically hurt you? This is not normal and it is not okay. I'd suggest you talk to a counselor, or priest/preacher, and an attorney before you bond her out. A little time to process what happened and explore your options isn't going to hurt either one of you.
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