Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
domestic assault
my friend is faced with domestic assault and malicious wounding charges. the girl has decided not to show up for court, could he still receive jail time?
Asked on 7/18/09, 11:45 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: domestic assault
Would seem to depend likely upon whether she(the complaining witness) actually shows up for court and then what she testifies to under oath--regarding the matter.
Answered on 7/19/09, 12:51 am