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What can be the possible outcomes of this crime?

My friend had an altercation with his wife. They are seperated not legally however they reside in different places. Supposedly she text him about not wanting to be here insinuating suicide which she has tried before. His daughter was there so he rushed to the house where he saw the lights were off he broke in and has a domestic violence charge against him has burgulary in an occupied dwelling and criminal mischief under 200 what do you think will happen?

Asked on April 13, 2009 under Criminal Law, New York

Answers:

R.C., Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 15 years ago | Contributor

If everything you say is accurate he has a reasonable story to tell.  But of course there is the proof, the crux of the matter.  He really needs a criminal trial attorney to help him support his case, and mount a good defense.


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