While felonies and misdemeanors have different penalties (see this page), any kind of domestic violence conviction can strip you of your rights to own a firearm forever. Moreover, if you are in a custody battle for children, any domestic violence conviction can have consequences for your family case or even create a presumption that you are not fit for sole custody of the children and your current visitation rights might be revoked or suspended.
1. Can a “Victim” force the State to Drop the Charges? In some cases, after calling the police, the “victim” realizes that the police aren’t there to help them win the argument, but actually TAKE THEIR LOVED ONES TO JAIL. The “victim” and everyone associated with the case finds out that they have lost control of the situation because, even though they started the situation by calling the police, the State of Nevada now controls the outcome. Even if a “victim” wishes to drop charges against the defendant, the State will CONTINUE TO PROSECUTE. The State may even threaten to put the “victim” in jail, if they don’t actively cooperate with the State!
2. What if the “Victim” hit me first? If a defendant used reasonable force against the “victim” to stop them from hitting them, then the defendant may have a claim for self-defense. However, this will require significant private investigation, because the police routinely look at situations involving multiple combatants and must make a determination as to the “original aggressor” or the person that really started the fight.
3. Can I still see my children? If the “victim” filed for a protective order or the State successfully got the Court to order you to stay away from the “victim” or your children, you may need to go back to court before you can legally see your children again.
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