Yes, he has that authority.
If the charge was dismissed, yes, they probably are eligible for commissioning.
The period of charge is dependent on the type of domestic violence. But the serious the case, the longer the charge.
Yes, Of course.
Unfortunately they probably can. They should be required to throw the book at abusers though.
In most cases a domestic violence charge does not require the consent or approval of any person involved. The charge is laid and prosecuted by the prosecuting attorney. In many states a police officer called to a domestic disturbance is required to make an arrest.
No
Yes they Can!
When does the statute of limitations run out on a domestic violence misdemeanor charge in Florida
Depending on the circumstances of the case it may be possible to have a domestic violence misdemeanor expunged from your record. In California a domestic violence allegation can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor.
In the U.S. YOU are not required to prove your own innocence. If a charge is made against you that cannot be substantiated - then the charge is baseless and 'goes away.'
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.
no