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Am I a bad person for pushing my wife? She pushed me too

5/11/2017

 
The first impression you've made with the court, prosecutor and police is this domestic assault - they may consider you a "bad person", but you're not a bad person, especially if it was more of a mutual incident with no injuries.

I mostly work with three different clients charged with domestic violence.  

#1 - Client has never been in trouble, they are a good dad/mom, spouse, have a good job and a good reputation in the community.  They have never hurt anyone in his life, but an isolated evening turns into a lapse in judgment and the client puts their his hands on the one he/she loves.  Client regrets it and the "victim" forgives this lapse in judgment and both parties love each other and want this to go away.

The "victim" is not seriously or even injured, but rather was pushed, had an item thrown in their direction, and the police were called to the scene - usually the man gets arrested.

#2 - Client and "victim" are arguing; it begins verbally, sometimes alcohol is involved, there's mutual pushing, shoving, maybe some punches, kicks are thrown at each other.  Neither party suffers injury, but the police are called to the scene.  Both parties are at fault, but only one person, usually the man is arrested.  

Under both of these scenarios, we can redeem your "bad person" perception.  We may be able to dismiss the case, keep the incident non-public and allow the matter to be played out among your family, and not the court.  As long as your family forgives you, and doesn't thing you're a bad person going forward, well then you're not a bad person, and the judge, prosecutor and police have long forgotten about you.  

Can I still be charged with domestic violence in Michigan even though the person was not injured?

5/11/2017

 
Yes, injury is not a requirement of domestic violence in Michigan.  If an injury occurs which requires medical attention, it is aggravated domestic violence which is a more serious charge.  A simple straight forward domestic violence simply requires a battery or assault against another without their permission.

This means a push, a shove, a kick, throwing a newspaper, the remote, a wine bottle are all domestic violence.  It even means putting someone in the corner, yelling at them and making that person think they are about to be struck can be domestic violence too.  

I handle a lot of cases where the extent of the contact is pushing and shoving and it's going both ways, but my client is still arrested.  It's up to the "victim" to tell the truth and state it was mutual and not one sided, which is still not a true defense for my client, but a factor which should lead to a more favorable offer and outcome.  My clients are shocked when I tell them simply pushing your spouse against their will is a crime.  If they called the police then it's a good bet something was against their will.

Many times my clients tell the police "we were pushing each other" or "yes i shoved her but she was trying to do X to me" - those admissions are just as incriminating as telling the cop that you punched your wife right in the nose - they are both domestic violence. 
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  • The New Rules of Domestic Violence
  • Divorce/Family Issues
    • Filing for Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Parenting Time
    • Moving with the Kids
    • Spousal Support
    • Personal Protection Orders
    • Property Division
    • Retirement Benefits
    • Child Support
    • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Survival Guide
    • Wayne County >
      • Wayne County
      • Plymouth Canton Northville
      • Dearborn
      • Livonia
      • Woodhaven/Brownstown Twp
      • Westland
      • DV Attorney | Arrest Romulus - Belleville - Van Buren Twp
    • Oakland County >
      • Novi
      • Rochester Hills
      • Farmington Hills
      • Royal Oak
      • Troy/Clawson
      • Bloomfield Hills
      • Southfield
      • Waterford
      • Oak Park
      • DV Attorney | Arrest Clarkston/White Lake Domestic Violence
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      • Ann Arbor
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      • Ypsilanti 14A-2
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      • Saline
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