Blackmail/rape?

[CdwJava]

One would hope ... though, I wonder how common exceptions are granted in cases where the victim opposes such a restriction?

 

[quincy]

Utah takes domestic violence pretty seriously (unlike your great state of California ). I would think counseling for both the abused and abuser would come before any unsupervised contact, regardless of any possible pleas for contact made by the victim.

From Utah's Legislature when drafting the new law: "Because of the serious, unique, and highly traumatic nature of domestic violence crimes, the high recidivism rate of violent offenders, and the demonstrated increased risk of continued acts of violence subsequent to the release of a perpetrator who is convicted of domestic violence, it is the finding of the Legislature that domestic violence crimes warrant the issuance of continuous protective orders ..,"

The rest can be read in the links provided earlier.

 

[CdwJava]

California led the way, but the claims of "family" seem to have watered down the end result. I think that DAs have gotten weary fighting against the rising tide of victims refusing to cooperate. Though, this trend can vary by county.

 

[xylene]

OP's wife may wish to consider a civil lawsuit in regards to this matter.

 

[quincy]

OP's wife may wish to consider a civil lawsuit in regards to this matter.

I am not sure for what reason she would sue.

 

[xylene]

I am not sure for what reason she would sue.

She was subject to multiple instances of sexual coercion within the last year.

 

[quincy]

True. A civil suit could be possible.

The wife could be compensated for physical and emotional harm suffered. There is no indication that she has sought any medical or mental health treatment.

It would not be an easy action to pursue. And I think the wife needs to file a police report before considering a civil action. But she might want to discuss both with an attorney in her area