many cases in family law are like that...the guy is arrested ( in some cases for the right reason, others not...)...jail..a year later lost jobs etc. and then the case is dropped...or if lawyers want to make some more money have him sign a peace bond ( admitting guilt...but off the hook...but it follows you the rest of your life...)...it is a strategy in family law to put some pressure on men...very common...it is about money...in the end...for lawyers...increasing conflict....etc.