If you have been accused of domestic violence, you will be facing harsh penalties from the State as well as facing the unwanted social stigma that follows a domestic violence charge. For your first domestic violence charge within seven years, you are looking at the following penalties:
A misdemeanor charge
Two days to six months of jail time
48 to 120 hours of community service
Fines ranging from $200 to $1,000
Weekly counseling sessions for at least 6 months, at the client’s expense