What usually happens in a family situation is that heated disagreements turn nasty, old arguments are rehashed, and fists may, and usually, start to fly. Once this happens, it is usually the police who have to come and sort out the mess. If the victim is a woman, she sometimes depends on the police to sort out the problem but this is virtually impossible. The police are only allowed to take care of crimes and that is all that they do. If they leave both parties on site then the scenario may become exacerbated and escalate so they arrest whoever they think is in the wrong and take them off to the station. Once there theythey will be processed for several days and then charged before going to court.

The court is also not there to mediate between the couple. Many women make the mistake of thinking that they can withdraw the case when it goes to court but this is just not so and sometimes comes as a huge surprise. It is the prosecutor who is bringing the case and not the injured party so it will definitely be out of her hands. This is a criminal case that has some serious effects.

The first offense will mean some time spent in the police station with up to six months jail time and some community service. The second offense, if committed within seven years of the first just makes matters worse. If the perpetrator offends again within the first period of seven years then jail time of one to seven years is mandatory.

Not only will the perpetrator have a police record, but it will affect any child custody case that may result from the violent outburst. He will also not have the right to bear arms - the second amendment - while he has a police record.

So for all concerned it is much better for all arguments, disputes and disagreements to be talked about without involving the authorities. It saves on time, it saves on expense, and will benefit everyone in the long run.. There is absolutely no sympathy for those who are violent, in any shape or form, within any relationship no matter what. The courts will not tolerate a violent person and will bring the full force against the perpetrator.

Take time to talk and do anything necessary to save the relationship. Seek out counseling for all parties concerned, particularly if there are children, to get rid of the problem as fast as possible. Everyone should be on their best behavior in these situations to save on the extremes of criminal records, broken bones, disrupted homes and distraught children.

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