Boyfriend Beater Didn't Think the Law Applied to Her #2

Summary

In a dramatic bar altercation, a woman, celebrating her birthday eve, is accused of assaulting a married man with whom she's been having an affair, unbeknownst to his wife. Despite his reluctance to press charges, police intervene, citing Florida's domestic violence laws, leading to her arrest. The incident unfolds with the woman's distress and confusion about the legal process, culminating in her spending her birthday in custody on a battery charge.

Takeaways

• 👮‍♂️ A police response was initiated due to a disturbance at a bar where a female was physically assaulting a male.
• 🤔 The male victim seemed to be in a complicated relationship with the female, who was unaware of his marital status.
• 🍻 The incident occurred on the eve of the female's birthday, and she was under the influence of alcohol, which may have contributed to the altercation.
• 🔄 There was a back-and-forth physical altercation between the two, with the male trying to walk away and the female being the aggressor.
• 💔 The female discovered that the male was married and was involved with multiple other people, which led to feelings of betrayal and anger.
• 🚨 Witnesses reported seeing the female hitting and biting the male, and the situation escalated to the point where law enforcement became involved.
• 🚔 The police separated the parties and began an investigation, trying to piece together the events from the perspectives of the individuals involved.
• 🤕 The male had visible injuries, including a wound on his head, which was a point of concern for the officers.
• 📜 Despite the male's reluctance to press charges, the police were required by Florida State Statute to make an arrest due to the allegations of domestic violence and visible injuries.
• 📛 The female was arrested and faced a battery charge, spending her birthday in county custody, even though the male victim did not wish to pursue charges.

Q & A

What was the initial disturbance that the officers responded to?

The officers responded to a bar disturbance where they observed a female physically assaulting a male.

What was the relationship between the man and woman involved in the altercation?

The man and woman were in a relationship for about a year and a half, but the man is married to someone else, which the woman was unaware of until later.

Why was the woman upset and acting aggressively?

The woman was upset because she discovered that the man she was dating was married and possibly cheating on his wife with multiple people, including her.

What was the woman's immediate request after the altercation?

The woman requested to leave the scene and return to her hotel, indicating she no longer wanted to be there.

What was the man's response when asked about his marital status?

The man admitted to being married, which was a revelation to the woman he was dating.

What was the woman's birthday situation mentioned in the script?

The woman's birthday was the following day, and the group was at the bar to celebrate, but the celebration turned into a disturbance.

Why was the man bleeding during the incident?

The woman bit the man, causing him to bleed, and there was also mention of him being hit on the head.

What was the woman's reaction when the officers suggested she might need medical attention?

The woman declined medical attention, stating she did not need it and just wanted to leave the scene.

What was the legal outcome for the woman involved in the incident?

Despite the man not wanting to press charges, the woman was arrested due to the allegation of domestic violence and visible injuries, as per Florida State Statute.

What was the woman's emotional state after being informed of her arrest?

The woman was distressed and upset, expressing fear and confusion about the situation, especially since her birthday was the next day.

What was the role of the friend named Joe in the script?

Joe was the man's best friend and was present during the incident. The woman mentioned wanting to find Joe because he had her hotel room key.