The verdict and different sentences
The verdict and different sentences
The verdict is the decision of the court about whether the abuser is guilty or not guilty. In most cases, where a victim of domestic violence gives evidence in court, the offender is found guilty and convicted.
The conviction rate for domestic violence in 2009/10 was 72%.
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X received a prison sentence, an injunction against contacting me and a further injunction against coming to my hometown.
- A survivor of domestic abuse, West Sussex
Different sentences
The court and the Probation Service can decide on different sentences, depending on how serious the abuse was, what you want and need, and what's best for your children:
- a prison sentence
- a community sentence
- an Integrated Domestic Abuse Programme.
The court can also set up an injunction if they think you need more protection, even if the abuser's been found not guilty.
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