Man Gets More Time in Domestic Violence Matter
Posted on Feb 28, 2011 8:05pm PST
A man who was convicted in the Juneau, Alaska area has reportedly had more time added on to his conviction of sexual assault and battery against his wife. He had two years added onto his sentence as he refused to participate in a treatment program. He was originally sentenced in 2003 to 20 years with five of them suspended. Reportedly, John Tanner has also been trying to keep track of his wife while he has been in jail.
Domestic violence charges can be incredibly serious and result in consequences such as jail time and more depending on the situation. It’s important that you understand what you are being charged with and how you should go about resolving this matter. You do have rights to protect during this difficult time and options to do so. Begin the process of moving forward with your life.
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