Domestic Violence Sentence

[Clearwater]

What is the likely sentence for someone who committed domestic violence which caused physical injury over a period of 3 months, and harassment?

[ummmm]

Depends on the level of violence.

[Clearwater]

ok, he caused a sprained wrist, bruised ribs, various bruises over stomach and back from kicking

[ummmm]

Has he been arrested?

The legal eagles will surely be in to quote the guidelines but in my personal experience not much will happen.

When I was a victim of domestic violence, my young daughter phoned the police, they just dropped him somewhere else. No interest whatsoever.

Press charges.

[Clearwater]

there already was a restraining order out against him which he broke, have got a witness to the last assault. He is also in a position of authority (a policeman himself) so will lose his job over it

[murraymints]

as ummmm said..alas domestic abuse rarely gets dealt with satisfactorily

[ummmm]

If he's gone against a restraining order then he's committed another offence.

[murraymints]

restraining orders are only bits of paper...if he wants to get at you he will..although if he is a copper then he has clearly committed an offence and he will be dealt with for that... good luck to you..DON'T let it drop..be strong

[Xeronema]

Being a police officer is only going to go against him, given the fact he should have a stronger knowledge of criminal offences than Joe Public.

[ummmm]

Or go in his favour!!

[Xeronema]

Ummmm: I very much doubt it will, especially with the fact there was a restraining order and the fact that there is a witness.

[murraymints]

..will depend very much on how strong the "old boys" network is !

[Xeronema]

There are certain things you can sweep under the carpet but I don't think he's got a big enough brush for this one.

[ummmm]

Either way...still don't think much will happen.

[murraymints]

you would be surprised Diz ! my ex was in quite a public high powered position..I also had a restraining order which was broken repeatedly and somehow he wriggled out of anything being done..even when I was put in hossie !

[EDDIE51]

You need to get a solicitor on this case and make sure they know he is a policeman. He is using his police contacts to make sure this does not get acted on. This HAS to be reported to the police complaints authority not to his local police force.

[ummmm]

Jordy...don't forget, it works both ways. Women shouldn't hit men either.

[murraymints]

if only they were all like you Jordy ma wee sausage xx

[murraymints]

agree ummmm...never is good either way

[EDDIE51]

As long as the complaint is handled correctly , by the police complaints authority this man will almost certainly go to jail. He will lose his job for certain.
Clearwater you need to get a solicitor on the case NOW!