Q: Why am I being asked to see a detective after a domestic abuse incidence?
Fiance has a bad temper. Repeatedly asked him to leave my home but he wont. He hit me and I broke down and called the police. No charges were filed. Fiance has packed up and left. We were going to counseling. Been a few days now and Im asked to be quest. By a detective or courts will be involved. I dont want it to get to this. Why am I being questioned? Hes gone now.
A: You called the police. They responded and saw evidence of physical injury caused by assault. They now have sufficient evidence to investigate a crime against the person who did this to you. Do you have minor children? That could also be an issue if they were involved in any way as victims. You may decline to answer questions if you choose. Only you know of any other facts that might suggest they are investigating anything else other than an assault against you.
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