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WA domestic violence law, consequences for a delayed report of domestic violence

Asked in Bellingham, WA - over 4 years

I just recenty filed charges for 3 seperate dometic violence incidents... in two diffent counties in washington state.. It is going to the prosocuting attorney for review since it was a month later cause he threatened me no to tell... once the prosocuter files charges will he be arrested or just ordered to appear in court.(the police were called that night but he held me down and covered my nouth and they never entered residence at time of call...I have photos and hospital report ans a chat transcript where he admits it but blames it on medications.

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Alan James Brinkmeier

Alan James Brinkmeier

Greater Chicago Area Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney

Answered over 3 years ago. Many people post questions here asking about their chances in court. No one online can validly predict what the future holds. The subject penalties may be based on a myriad of reasons. Many factors such as age, prosecutor discretion, what judge you have, whether witnesses are credible all matter and that makes it near impossible to say what the "consequences for" this will be.

Check with a WA lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details.

Good luck to you.

God bless.

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