Q: Domestic violence case against intimate partner, how can I keep him from going to jail?
We were suppose to be engaged and married before all this happened we have a 1 year and 6 month old daughter, i dont want to have a broken family and neither does he, he is a great man and has a very big heart, this is his first offense and he had a clean record, every detail counts please help
A:
If he has an attorney, speak to his attorney. If he does not yet have an attorney, he needs one ASAP. Without knowing the allegations, facts, and the charges, it is difficult to say what will happen. The State generally try to proceed with its prosecution, if it can, even if the victim does not so desire. Often, however, the seriousness of the offense will also impact how the State proceeds in those situations and how willing the State may be to dismiss or offer probation (even if it could go forward).
With an 18 month old baby, be confident that whatever you do is in your and your baby's best interest. I am not telling you what to do; rather, I just am passing along that there are resources (many free resources online and hotlines) available to you that may help you make sure you know what the right thing to do is.
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