re: Darrius Guice arrested for domestic violence and has been released

Im all for a punishment for any kind of violence, but as a former law enforcement officer I see this is getting out of hand. A man in most cases is the one who gets charged and his life and freedoms are over. A DV Conviction and man cant ever own a firearm again. That simple is in direct contrast to the Constitution. I think the penalty is too harsh because all are treated the same no matter the severity. And we have all seen cops on TV. Some of those DV Charges are minor BS and if the man is convicted he is screwed. Im not saying that the aggressor in a DV case should not be punished. There is no need for that in our lives. But things happen. In the heat of the moment people do stupid things they truly regret. Some dont and they should be punished more severly. It is the kiss of death in the law enforcement field or military. And now Pro Sports teams are doing it too to save face.

Why should a man or woman lose everything including their livelyhood just because they got upset and slapped shite out of their spouse. I have never done it, will never do it but I can honestly say that the punishment and overall outcome for those convicted is the same no matter the severity. Whatever happened to let the punishment fit the crime.