Men Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Be Arrested for Domestic Violence
Playboy playmate, Shauna Sand, and her husband, Laurent Homburger, were both arrested last night on suspicion of domestic violence. The two reportedly got into a heated argument after Sand told Homburger that she wanted a divorce. As the argument escalated, Sand locked herself in the bedroom. When Homburger kicked in the door, Sand sprayed him with pepper spray.
When the Beverly Hills police arrived, both were arrested – Sand on felony domestic violence charges based on the visible marks she left on Homburger, and Homburger for spousal battery and making criminal threats.
Many people incorrectly believe that it is only men who can be arrested for domestic violence. Clearly, this isn’t the case. While it’s true that most allegations of domestic violence are directed at men, women are just as likely to lash out at their partners. And when…in a case such as this…both parties report abuse, both the man and woman would likely be arrested. Once the prosecuting agency receives the case, it will consider the circumstances to decide who to file charges against, if against anyone at all.
When there are no witnesses to a domestic dispute, it may be difficult for the prosecution to prove the case. “He-said, she-said” allegations without more are a nightmare for the prosecutor. And in this type of situation, if charges are filed, they will likely be reduced to misdemeanors.
