Charged with a class a misdemeanor.
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Charged with a class a misdemeanor.
I’am charged with domestic battery from my wife, we have been separated for a while though. In the situation i had only grabbed her arms and I don’t think she was hurt. I have a clean record except for this now. With it being my first offence, what do you think I will most likely get? I have read that the most I can get for a Class A misemeanor is up to 1yr in jail and/or up to $4,000 in fines. What I’am wondering is if you think that I will get any jail time?
Asked on June 22, 2009 under Criminal Law, Illinois
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I am a lawyer in CT and practice in this area. Usually, first time offenders do not do jail time, especially where the couple goes to the family relations counselor at the court and meets with them and demonstrates that this was an isolated incident that wont happen again. the counselor will recommend to the prosecutor that you should have the crime tossed out pending good behavior for 13 months or so. I would hire a lawyer to make sure you get tothe right person at court or call the court to make sure you see the right person for domestic cases.
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