Q: Can a man with assault charges be released on probation?
I want to know if there's a chance that a man with previous felony charges, now facing 2nd degree assault/domestic violence for breaking a broom handle over a victim's throat (with another witness present), will be released on probation at the court hearing on Monday morning. He has not been charged before for this type of offense, no protective order was filed, and his bond was reduced to $7,500 cash or property. He is currently incarcerated. If released, will there be a stipulation for him to stay away from the victim?
A: Yes. He can be released on such charges under the facts as you present them. That is not to say he will be released, only that he could be.
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