Q: My mother is facing domestic battery charges against her ex husband who is currently stalking and harassing her
They are just recently divorced after 15 years of marriage. Through the years he’s been physically abusing her and finally she was able to leave; however, after their altercation where he pressed charges against her, he is threatening to go ahead with them unless she complies with his advances to get back together. During their altercation; he attacked her first in which she had no option to defend herself, fearing for her life. He has previous history with violence I which he was convicted for assaulting another individual which resulted in two years of jail time. She is almost completely finished with college; just got an amazing job and has now moved in and this is his last way to maintain control over her.
A: She needs to consult with an experience criminal trial attorney who is familiar with the court and the prosecutors office where her charges are pending.
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