Q: If you have a domestic charge from your wife and went to prison. But when released you get back together and now she the
abuser. Can you file a restraining order against her? In Oklahoma
A:
Yes, however if she denies it, with your history, a judge will tend to give her testimony more credibility. I suggest that when it happens, you try to document it with video, or audio recordings. Good luck. Unfortunately most tend to characterize the male as the abuser, but from my 12 years as a judge, I know it's a 2 way street.
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A: Forgot to add, during recording it's very important for you to remain calm, don't raise your voice, and keep saying Joan, why are you hitting me? Please stop. Why are you doing this, etc. And calmly repeat.
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