Posted on 07/20/2004 7:08:39 PM PDT by Zeppo
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) -- A 28-year-old woman has been ordered to undergo a four-month counseling program in prison for biting off a one-inch chunk of her boyfriend's lip.
Yvonne Martin told 6th District Judge Peter McDermott that she has a problem with alcohol and anger management, but wants to be a good mother to her 6-year-old son.
The judge suspended a 10-year prison term and retained jurisdiction until Martin completes the counseling program at the women's prison in Pocatello. McDermott will decide after that whether to place her on probation or require her to serve the original prison term.
Martin was charged with assault after she bit boyfriend Zachary Ford in a bar on March 29 after pretending she was going to kiss him. When a female bartender tried to break up the altercation, Martin pulled her hair until police and patrons intervened, authorities said.
McDermott said the attack, combined with prior battery charges against Martin, reflected a pattern of violence.
Defense attorney Dave Martinez said Martin could turn her life around if she stayed away from alcohol, underwent counseling and got her high school diploma.
Didn't he just put some ice on it?
I was sure it was him.....
I like a woman with spunk.
A 28-year-old man has been ordered to undergo a four-month counseling program in prison for biting off a one-inch chunk of his girlfriend's lip.
Yolando Martin told 6th District Judge Peter McDermott that he has a problem with alcohol and anger management, but wants to be a good father to his 6-year-old son.
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