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My brother-in-law was charged with DV (California penal code 243 (e)1). This is his first offense. What typically is the sentence for the first offense? Also, his bail was doubled from what typically is. Is this because of his prior misdemeanor possession charge (which he paid a fine for)? Does the fact that he has the prior misdemeanor influence the sentencing?

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Sadie's Dad
The bail is hard to assess. How do you know what the bail typically is? DV typically has a higher bail than a similar misdemeanor battery, so you can't simply compare it to a crime such as battery (PC 242). It is also possible that the DA or the arresting agency asked for an enhancement on bail for some reason.

If he was on probation, and they violated his probation, he may also be having to pay bail to account for that offense as well.

Typically, a first offense DV will get some 12 months of counseling and anger management, probation for a couple or three years, and possibly a peaceful contact criminal protective order.

First thing for him to do is get an attorney. Then, he can address these questions through that attorney.

- Carl