What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan
Hello, this past weekend I was physically assaulted by My girlfriend. She was under the influence of alcohol at the time. The police were called by a neighbor, I stated that I did not want to press charges, however the police told me it was not my choice, the courts will decide. We have a 2 year old child ( who was not here at the time ) We live together.
She left rather large bruises on my neck and arms ( both of which the police photographed ) She was arrested that night and placed on a $5000 bail, I was able to pay 10% to get her out. As of now we are not allowed contact until after the court date ( 08/26/15)
This is her first offence, I am looking for any information or advice you are able to give. What should I expect her punishment to be? Is there anything I can do to help her? Since I am not allowed contact, can I still be at the court hearing for moral suppoort? Will she face more jail time? fines?
my MAIN CONCERN is our child. Will we still be able to live together after this? Will this affect her rights to her child? We are hoping to be able to live together again as a family after this, losing that right would be devestating to us.
Thank you to all who are able to offer me information or advice!
Hello, this past weekend I was physically assaulted by My girlfriend. She was under the influence of alcohol at the time. The police were called by a neighbor, I stated that I did not want to press charges, however the police told me it was not my choice, the courts will decide. We have a 2 year old child ( who was not here at the time ) We live together.
She left rather large bruises on my neck and arms ( both of which the police photographed ) She was arrested that night and placed on a $5000 bail, I was able to pay 10% to get her out. As of now we are not allowed contact until after the court date ( 08/26/15)
This is her first offence, I am looking for any information or advice you are able to give. What should I expect her punishment to be? Is there anything I can do to help her? Since I am not allowed contact, can I still be at the court hearing for moral suppoort? Will she face more jail time? fines?
my MAIN CONCERN is our child. Will we still be able to live together after this? Will this affect her rights to her child? We are hoping to be able to live together again as a family after this, losing that right would be devestating to us.
Thank you to all who are able to offer me information or advice!
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