If you are convicted for the crime of domestic violence in the state of Mississippi, then you will more than likely be required to pay a fine and/or serve mandated jail time. In the state of Mississippi the fines are dependent on the severity of the domestic violence charge. Whether simple or aggravated, the domestic violence charge can also carry with it severe assault charges. Initially, under Mississippi law, a domestic violence conviction is considered to be a misdemeanor offense, however depending on the severity of the act it may very well have the ability of getting punished on a felony level.
Domestic Violence Offenses
In the state of Mississippi, there are certain acts that make up domestic violence. As a misdemeanor offense, some of those acts include but are not limited to:
- If an individual intentionally cause injury to another person;
- If a person negligently causes injury to another person by using a deadly weapon; or
- If a person becomes a physical menace and causes another person to fear that bodily harm will take place.
Domestic violence is a critical criminal act with severe repercussions associated with it, such as heavy fines, jail time (imprisonment) as well as penalties that will affect your everyday life.
Fines and Penalties
If you are convicted of domestic violence for committing simple assault against a member of your household, a significant other, a person from a former relationship or a biological or adopted child. The crime of simple domestic violence has a fine associated with it in the amount of $1000.
Additionally, if you are convicted of domestic violence for aggravated assault (also known as aggravated domestic violence) against a family member, person living with you, current or former significant other or a person who has had a biological or legally adopted child with you, then a fine of up to $5,000 can be imposed upon you in addition to jail time.
Getting Help
If you have been convicted of a domestic violence charge the best possible thing for you to do is to get a criminal defense attorney. Once you hire an attorney, he or she will better be able to guide you in the right direction regarding your domestic violence case. Additionally, there may be a chance that your lawyer might be able to get the domestic violence charge dismissed or reduced, depending on the severity of the claim.
