Domestic Violence Pre-trial Release

New Haven CT

15 September, 2021

9:07 AM

Description

Several offenses can get you arrested and thrown in jail. One of those offenses is domestic violence. Domestic violence is defined in the state of Connecticut as any form of abuse between family members or people living under the same roof or household. To prove domestic violence in Connecticut, you will be required to prove bodily injury or fear of an impending physical injury. As defined by the state’s laws, domestic violence can happen between married couples, people or partners who live together, ex-partners who were once married, partners who are in a dating relationship, or those who have a child together. Once an arrest has been effected for a domestic violence offense, the arrested party will be thrown in jail until their bail and a pretrial release condition have been set. Bail, in a domestic violence case, is determined based on different factors including the criminal offense committed. Common criminal offenses related to domestic violence include; Assault – This involves the infliction of bodily injury on one’s domestic partner, family, or relative. Assault varies by degree of bodily harm that was done and can affect the domestic violence bail bonds set for the defendant. Threatening – Threats can result in two different charges; threats to cause harm and threats involving the use of a weapon. Each of these attracts a different penalty as well as a different kind of bail condition. Stalking – Stalking is defined as the intentional following of a person thus making them fear for their life and safety. Stalking can be classed into various degrees of offenses based on the facts of the case. Strangulation – Sometimes, partners may become violent to the extent of strangulation. Strangulation blocks the intake of air into the throat and can lead to the victim’s death when the chokehold isn’t relaxed early. Such an action is considered a threat to the victim’s life and comes with several charges. This can also affect the pretrial release condition of the perpetrator. Sexual Assault – Sexual assault exists in a variety of forms and is punishable by the law. It is important to understand that sexual assault can exist between any two people whether they are married, dating, or not. Victims of domestic violence or assaults often get a restraining order against the perpetrator to prevent further harm to them. The restraining order is usually perfected as part of the pretrial release process to ensure the victim’s safety. Connecticut Bail Bonds Group has handled several types of domestic violence bail bonds and is familiar with the common pretrial release conditions. Conditions For Release After A Domestic Violence Charge Domestic violence charges are quite different from other kinds of criminal charges because the defendant is required to accept certain conditions other than their bail condition. A defendant that has made bail but has failed to accept these conditions may not be released from jail. The added conditions relate to the safety of the victim of the domestic violence attack. The police will make sure that the defendant is unable to hurt or harm the victim after they have been released from jail. While many domestic violence charges are classified as misdemeanours, some aggravating factors can also influence the upgrade of the case to a felony charge. Connecticut Bail Bonds Group 171 Orange St. 3rd Floor New Haven, CT 06510 (203) 663-3338 https://www.connecticut-bailbonds.com/new-haven-ct-bail-bonds/