Thread: What is a typical sentence for domestic violence against a household member?

My ex boyfriend punched me in the face 5 times on Tuesday. He has been in jail since.. I am wondering how long they usually sentence someone to jail for something like that. This isn't his first time in jail for the same charge, but the charges were dropped on the last time. They weren't against me they were against his mother.

Any clue what I can expect to happen? This happened in New Mexico.
Thanks everyone, oh and I left him 2 years ago that's why he is my ex. However we have a son together.

For first offense, about 4 days to a week in jail, lots of fines he will have to pay, plus he will need to take anger management classes for a year and finally about 3 years probation. BTW, just my opinion, but STAY AWAY from this guy or you will regret it for your whole life.

His new husband is going to make sure your boyfriend drops the soap.

Prison is more like it. Jail is just a place to hold them. I hope you are pursuing charges.

In my state what would happen is: He would be arrested and placed in jail. Charges would be pressed by the victim. A case worker or the Prosecutor's Office would be in touch with you, should you want to press charges. They will be on your side. Look out for you and things...get you to a shelter, help file RO's etc. Should you decline to press charges the State can pick them up. For a man to hit a woman in the face five times...you must have some substantial injuries. Your case worker or Prosecutor should have already let you know how to get medical care without any cost to you. You're a victim. This isn't a push and shove silly argument. You said he punched you five times in the face. This is serious. Very serious.

If you plan to go back to him then fine. Bail will be set sooner or later and you can pick his dumb ass up. If it were ME. He'd be sitting in jail and then prison for punching me in the face.

There are probably other assault charges you don't know about.

Obviously he solves his problems with violence and intimidation.

They may put a restraining order on him so he can't be around you.

In the link , follow the instructions to find the penalty for your State:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2033870_information-penalty-domestic.html

http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv1-&p=%20domestic%20violence%20penalty&ei=UTF-8&type=

Your State became a little stricter in 2008 when they passed new domestic violence laws. Now, it does not matter if you dropped the charges, the state will pick them up and continue with prosecution. So for New Mexico: Avg Fine $1200-$1400 Avg Jail 6m-1 year Avg. Probation 5 years and usually he we be ordered to do Mandatory Anger Management (that he will have to pay for).

If your not thinking about leaving him after this, you have to realize that he is about to have to come up with a lot of money, deal with court and probation. Do you think he's not going to try to through this up in your face for the next couple of years? And do you really think this is going to be a good person to be with when he already can't control his temper, which is going to be constantly on fire from the responsibility he is going to have to take on for his actions. Leave now, it's probably going to be your one and only free chance without sacrifice.
From someone who knows how bad the consequences of an abusive relationship can be.