Women: Do you think abusive women should face the same punishment as abusive men? (attorneys, felony)

[FrogCT]

So just something I am curious about. We all know if a man is abusive towards a woman he is going to be looking at all kinds of issue with the justice system. My question is say a woman is abusive and while not likely she won't be able to do as much physical damage baring something such as a knife, gun etc. what if say a woman attacks her bf/husband scratching him, hitting him etc. do you think she should face the same kind of consequences, both in regards to jail/prison time as well as other consequences as a result?

[geekigurl]

Yes, absolutely.

[lilyflower3191981]

yes

[BOS2IAD]

yes

[Colorado Rambler]

I think they both should have to mud wrestle and winner take all.

[NLVgal]

Yup.

[Packard fan]

Yes

[moneill]

Of course.

And if a woman hits a man first....I'm not so old fashioned -- if he hits her back...she should get the instigator penalty -- oops hockey reference.

[2mares]

[quote=FrogCT;48006773]

So just something I am curious about. We all know if a man is abusive towards a woman he is going to be looking at all kinds of issue with the justice system.

Is this what we know, like the law, or what you think.
Because what I know is that it doesn't matter your gender if you are physically assaulted or in danger you, male or female, can file charges. Once charges are filed there will be a court date set. What happens next is up to the parties involved, the attorneys and the particular judge.

My question is say a woman is abusive and while not likely she won't be able to do as much physical damage baring something such as a knife, gun etc. what if say a woman attacks her bf/husband scratching him, hitting him etc. do you think she should face the same kind of consequences, both in regards to jail/prison time as well as other consequences as a result?

As far as I know she is. Generally depending on the extent of the violence, injury and threat/history punishment is either a misdemeanor or felony charge. If a misdemeanor one usually gets a fine, short jail time and/or a restraining order. If it is a felony charge there could be prison. As you said women generally dont cause much physical injury and are not a real threat so a woman may not get as severe punishment overall.

[sonnymarkjiz]

Well, you need to correctly assume their gender before I can say yes or no.