The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A woman from Illinois was arrested after allegedly stabbing the man she lived with during an argument about his inability to repay money he borrowed from her.
On June 6, a woman came home to the Park Forest residence she shares with a man whose relationship with her has not currently been disclosed. It was reported that she had loaned the man money, but she had been having recent financial problems since she was fired from her job. When she asked him to pay back the money in full the man was unable to do so, and it resulted in a dispute between the pair.
According to reports, the woman began carrying his stuff out of the house, and things got physical. She reported that while she was in the hallway, the man wrapped his hands around her neck and restricted her breathing while he choked her. In return, she reportedly got ahold of a pair of scissors and stabbed him.
The man notified the authorities, and the police went to the residence. As they walked up to the door, they saw the caller and noted that he had an injury on his face that was still bleeding. The woman stepped outside and was handcuffed before the police spoke to her about the situation. Afterward, she reportedly told them she stabbed the man in self-defense. When the man gave his side of the story, he said he did not put his hands on her, and that the woman used a piece of glass to stab him.
Though their stories did not coincide, and she had visible marks on her, the police believed the woman was the aggressor during the incident. She was taken into custody on suspicion of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
If you or someone you love is suspected of a domestic violence offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.