Sentences for crimes are not automatic.
The sentence depends on the specific crime charged and the jurisdiction, the facts and circumstances of the case, the defendant's prior history, and any other aggravating or mitigating evidence presented.
The federal Violence Against Women Act requires it.
Domestic violence.
American Bar Association Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence. Battered Women’s Justice Project. Child Welfare League of America.
Section 21 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
A domestic violence order will probably tip the decision in the favor of the parent that doesn't have the order. A good attorney could easily win this case.
Maybe he's just telling you that, or maybe he wasn't actually charged with Domestic Violence but with a lessser offense such as . . . . . perhaps Simple Assault. The actual charge of Domestic Violence cannot be expunged.
because of the fact they have to have a accurate reason why he/she are not able to take care or their child
No, domestic violence typically refers to violence between current or former intimate partners or family members. Violence between friends would not fall under the category of domestic violence, but it is still a serious matter that should be addressed.
If the child is 18 and is being abused - yes. In any case domestic violence will be punished whether or not the child is a minor.
In the contrary being a victim of domestic violence will help you out even more. Go to any victims of domestic violence groups and ask for help with therapy and to help you with housing and other resources. The help is there you just need to look for it.
If you are not being vindictive, and/or running the risk of filing a false report, and if you HONESTLY suspect that there is domestic violence and child abuse taking place in that relationship, you MUST report it to prevent possible tragic consequences for ALL concerned.
Domestic Violence can be broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, friends or cohabitation. Domestic violence has many forms including physical aggression (hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, restraining, slapping, throwing objects), or threats thereof; sexual abuse; emotional abuse; controlling or domineering; intimidation; stalking; passive/covert abuse (e.g., neglect); and economic deprivation.