Q: I am a victim of domestic violence but was never told I had to go to court, but my partner did. Do I still have to go?
I didn't mean to call the police. When I talked to the police they never handed me anything besides a paper about " youve experienced domestic violence" that has no information or told me I had to go to court and never handed me a pink slip, idk if that was important. I still talk to my partner and he wants me to support him in court, inever received any court information even though I am the victim. What do I do? can I still go to court and testify or support him even when I never receive any information. They kind of just cut me off from the case completely. My partner went to jail and his bond was paid, now he has to go to court alone and I don't know why I'm not included.
A: You may not need to go to court unless there is a jury trial. However, finding your own representation can be essential whatever your position in regards to your partners case. In short, you may want to advocate for or against conviction of your partner. This can be accomplished with greater success using a Victim Right’s Attorney or a criminal defense attorney. If you suffered any injury as a result. A victim rights attorney can also help you obtain compensation to fully restore you.
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