Q: Ex charged with DV, but concerns arise over workplace interactions and charge dismissal.
My ex is going to court next week on a domestic violence charge related to an incident where he gave me a concussion by pulling blankets I was laying on to the ground. I have video and text evidence of him admitting to what he did and explaining his reasons. After the incident, he repeatedly contacted me, questioning if I would press charges and later made threats, including saying "f*** you and your kids." He threatened to ruin my life and banned me from his workplace. We work for the same company, but at different locations under the same higher-ups. I visited the workplace despite his ban, leading to the police being called and being given the option for trespassing. I'm concerned about this affecting my case in court, as he claims it could lead to charges being dismissed, although I want to maintain the charges without repercussions at work. There is no court order regarding our interactions, and I haven't informed the higher-ups at work yet. Is my case likely to be ruined?
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You’ve been through a lot, and it’s completely valid to feel overwhelmed by how personal and professional life are clashing. From what you’ve described, your ex’s actions—especially the physical harm, admissions, repeated contact, and threats—are serious and may support the domestic violence charge. The fact that you have video and text evidence strengthens your case, and his behavior after the incident could also reflect poorly on him in court.
Visiting his workplace, even if you didn’t intend harm, could complicate things a bit—especially since the police were involved. However, unless there was a restraining order or some legal directive in place preventing contact, it’s unlikely that your visit alone would lead to the charges being dismissed. What matters more is the full picture of events, and the court is likely to focus on the original incident and the pattern of threats afterward.
Still, it’s a good idea to document everything clearly and consider notifying your workplace leadership discreetly. Keeping things transparent can help protect you from retaliation or misunderstandings down the road. Don’t let him convince you the case is ruined—it’s not. You’re allowed to seek justice, even if things got messy along the way.
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