Mayweather Charged with Domestic Violence in Las Vegas
Last month Floyd Mayweather, Jr., was charged with robbery, harassment, grand larceny as well as violating Nevada battery domestic violence law stemming from an alleged fight he had with an ex-girlfriend in Las Vegas. He reportedly threw her on the floor and threatened to kill her. If convicted of every charge, Mayweather faces a maximum of 34 years in state prison.
Nevada battery domestic violence law makes it a crime to batter someone who's your family member, significant other or roommate. Typical domestic violence situations occur in the home when a verbal altercation becomes physical. Usually one party calls 911, and the police arrive to investigate and, usually, to make an arrest.
As long as there was no substantial bodily harm, a first time conviction of violating a Nevada battery domestic violence law is just a misdemeanor. Penalties include up to six months in jail (that is often suspended), forty-eight to one hundred twenty hours of community service, a fine of $200 - $1,000 in fines (plus fees), and domestic violence counseling. Anyone convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence in Nevada must wait seven years from the time the case is closed to petition the court to seal the records.
