Boxer's Las Vegas Domestic Violence Case to be Delayed Again
Boxer Floyd Mayweather was scheduled to have a preliminary hearing tomorrow in his domestic violence case, but it's reportedly to be postponed for a third time. The case stems from a September 2010 incident involving the mother of his three children. He's also facing a battery charge for a November 2010 incident with a security guard.
The Nevada crime of battery domestic violence constitutes unlawful use of physical force between significant others, family members, or roommates. Common defenses to this crime include self-defense, accident, and false allegations. Authorities are frequently alerted to domestic abuse cases by 911 calls.
Penalties for the Nevada crime of battery domestic violence depend on the nature of the incident. If the defendant allegedly used a deadly weapon, strangulation, or caused substantial bodily harm, it will be prosecuted as a felony. Otherwise it's a misdemeanor that typically carries little or no jail.
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