A Florida woman was arrested for an unusual act of domestic battery: urinating on her husband from the port hatch of their boat. Heather Smith, 48, engaged in this act following a verbal altercation with her spouse, leading to her arrest for misdemeanor domestic battery.
Quick Facts
- Heather Smith, 48, was arrested after she opened the port hatch of her boat and urinated on her sleeping husband following a verbal dispute.
- The incident occurred near Clearwater, Florida, on their cabin cruiser at sea. The victim had injuries consistent with the reported assault.
- Smith was charged with domestic battery and was released on her own recognizance, with a judge ordering her to wear an alcohol monitor.
In a bizarre incident off the coast of Clearwater, Florida, Heather Smith, 48, was arrested for urinating on her husband while he slept. The incident occurred on their cabin cruiser at sea, following a verbal altercation between the couple. Smith opened the port hatch located above the interior cabin bedroom and proceeded to urinate on her husband.
Following the urination incident, Smith’s husband exited the cabin, at which point she allegedly bit him on the stomach. The police, upon arrival, found that the victim’s injuries matched the account of the assault. This incident highlights the unusual and extreme nature of some domestic disputes.
Smith was arrested for domestic battery, a misdemeanor charge. She was released from custody on her own recognizance but was ordered by a judge to wear an alcohol monitor. Despite the incident, Smith will be allowed contact with her husband. They reside together in a waterfront condominium on Tierra Verde, an island just south of St. Petersburg.
| For Further Reading | Domestic battery is a form of domestic violence that involves physical harm or force applied to a family member or partner. It can range from slapping and shoving to more severe forms of violence and abuse. Understanding the dynamics of domestic violence and the legal implications of domestic battery is crucial for both victims and perpetrators. Read more on Wikipedia. |
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Q&A
What led to Heather Smith’s arrest?
Smith was arrested for urinating on her husband from the port hatch of their boat, following a verbal altercation.
What charges is Heather Smith facing?
She was charged with domestic battery, a misdemeanor, and was released on her own recognizance with an alcohol monitor.
Will Smith be allowed contact with her husband?
Yes, despite the incident, Smith will be allowed contact with her husband, with whom she resides in a waterfront condominium.
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