Get free answers to your legal questions from lawyers in your area.
My ex has had me arrested twice before and he just lost in court against me so whatever this is is retaliation. I'm terrified of cops to the point of panic attacks. I don't know how to handle this.
answered on Oct 15, 2024
If you were a victim or witness to a crime the police would probably be nice and give you some information over the phone. It sounds like you are being treated as a suspect.
It is almost always a bad idea to speak to the police. Their purpose in speaking to you is to get you to say... View More 
We live w my mom n her boyfriend and he suffers from skitsofrenia my mom’s boyfriend attacked him beat him in his head and was going to do it again if he had another episode so during an outburst I told the cops he choked me to save him from being assaulted again I figured jail was safer for him
answered on Oct 15, 2024
You could possibly get in legal trouble for coming forward with the true statement of what happened. However, you may also have legal defenses because you possibly had good reasons to make the false statement.
If I was in your shoes I would give a statement to the defense and possibly the... View More
The DA filed it on my behalf after my boyfriend broke my cell phone durning a 911 call he was having mental health issues
answered on Oct 15, 2024
You should coordinate with your boyfriend's attorney. Local court practices can vary, but generally you should be able to get a court hearing to request a change to the order. Most judges will issue criminal protective orders in almost every case involving domestic violence. The most important... View More
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
