Man Convicted in Carson City for Third-Time Domestic Violence
Earlier this month a twenty-seven year old man was found guilty by a Carson City jury of a third offense of the Nevada crime of battery domestic violence. He was previously convicted in 2009 and July of 2010. This latest dispute allegedly happened this past August when he reportedly choked and beat his girlfriend. The victim was the same in all three incidents.
The Nevada crime of battery domestic violence occurs when someone uses unlawful physical force on a significant other, family member or roommate. Common defenses include self-defense, accident, or self-inflicted wounds. The state often prosecutes these cases even if the "victim" later recants the story.
As long as there was no substantial bodily harm, a first or second conviction of the Nevada crime of battery domestic violence in a seven-year period is punished as a misdemeanor. Typical penalties include domestic violence counseling, community service, fines, and mandatory jail (if it's a second conviction). But a third conviction within three years is punished as a felony, carrying one to five years in prison and maybe a fine of up to $10,000.
For more on this story go to: http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20101116/NEWS/101119753/1070&ParentProfile=1058
