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    Default H1b Visa Holder Charged with Domestic Violence

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Washington

    Working on H1b visa.
    Charged with Assault- domestic violence
    Evidence- 911 report, police reports, medical records (first was a minor injury, second for minor fracture), PTSD counselling reports.
    Perpetrator left the scene to evade arrest. Went missing and never return home.
    Victim- supporting state in the investigation.

    What kind of penalty is the perpetrator looking at? Will he be deported?
    Can he lose his current job? Will the state inform the employer?
    How much time would it take for the prosecutor to file charges?
    What will be the best course of action for the perpetrator?

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    Default Re: H1b Visa Holder Charged with Domestic Violence

    The perp is looking at jail time. And there is a chance the work visa will not be renewed.

    No, the state will not inform the employer, but the employer can still find out (newspaper reports, background checks, explanation for absenses for court dates).

    Time - depends on the prosecutors case load.

    Best course of action for the perp - (1) Have no contact with the victim (2) Hire a lawyer.

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    Default Re: H1b Visa Holder Charged with Domestic Violence

    What's the minimum penalty/ Jail time? Can he get away with "fines" only?
    Thanks

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    Default Re: H1b Visa Holder Charged with Domestic Violence

    He can probably avoid jail time but the bigger issue is facing deportation,this can be a hard charge to get reduced. He needs to talk to an immgration lawyer and discuss his options and also a criminal lawyer.

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