Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

My son was arrested for domestic violence. He slapped his wife across the face 2 times, and also put his arms around her and wouldn't let leave the room. She is 4 months pregnant. She had a red mark on her hand which she held up to block the 2nd slap.
He left the home, but returned to turn himself in to the officer at their house. He was arrested, and held for 48 hours and a $25,000 bond. After 5 days he went for the preliminary hearing. The charges were 2 misdemeanors for domestic battery & criminal confinement. They have also charged him with 2 class C felonies, and 1 class D felony, for domestic violence on a pregnant woman. The judge sent him back to jail, and without notice to him, raised his bond to $40,000. The judge gave him a public defender in court. But, when he called her for an appointment, she told him the judge said he can NOT have one because his bond was so high. ??
His wife has been to the prosecutor's office 2 times, and also came to court in his defense. She showed the prosecutor that did not have any bruising or marks from the incident. She also did not want him arrested, or prosecuted. This was the first incident.
My question is, are these customary charges for this offense?

Asked on 7/26/12, 6:41 pm

Jay Rigdon Rockhill Pinnick LLP

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You have to ask an attorney in your county to find out whether this is "customary".

Answered on 7/31/12, 3:33 pm

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