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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Arizona on Jan 24, 2016

Q: can I put a restraining order on my sons dad and his girlfriend?

I have proof of everything they say and do

I have a custody agreement with my son dad who has had no issues with before up until now. my son dad is involved with a gang affiliated married girl who has felony drug charges on her and is currently on probation and they both make threats. im... View More

Jay Hall
answered on Jan 25, 2016

If you can prove the threats, they may support a protective order. I'd be cautious about this, though. Please evaluate whether you truly think it's necessary because if it's found to be needlessly filed, you could be responsible for any costs (including attorney's fees) incurred... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Arizona on Sep 17, 2015

Q: I got charged with a class one misdemeanor domestic violence for interfering with judicial proceedings, do I still have

gun rights? If not how long until I get them reinstated?

Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Sep 17, 2015

Did you get convicted? If not, you still have the right to keep and bear arms, unless restricted by the terms of your release (assuming you were released on bail or something like that. Obviously if you are incarcerated you cannot possess a weapon there).

If you were convicted, that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Arizona on Sep 14, 2015

Q: Does this statue involve a disorderly conduct - dv that was committed in 2010?

It was a disorderly conduct - domestic violence misdeamenor charge. Does it follow under this category?

Adam Studnicki
answered on Sep 17, 2015

No statute is listed in your question.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Arizona on Sep 7, 2015

Q: if I filed a police report on domestic violence a few months after it happened would I still be able to press charges?

Adam Studnicki
answered on Sep 11, 2015

You can contact the police department and verify.

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Arizona on Jul 19, 2015

Q: My boyfnd was arested on domestic viol.with deadly weapon charges im his g.fnd I exadurted the story leading to his ares

Can I get into trouble if I report this?

Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 5, 2015

Hard to follow. Incomplete words. Seek legal counsel right away.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Arizona on Jun 17, 2015

Q: My boyfriend didn't actually hit me and now he faces immigration what can I do?

He was arrested last night and he has court at 10. They're saying that immigration I'll take him if I don't drop the charges. The thing is I never said to the officer that I want to press charges.

Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 17, 2015

There aren't a lot of lawyers on this site answering either Arizona criminal law or immigration questions. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool to look for lawyers.

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Arizona on Jun 10, 2015

Q: My gf called the cops because I kick her car and they are charge me with dv but they still haven't caught me its been

3days can they still arrest me

Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 17, 2015

There aren't a lot of lawyers on this site answering Arizona criminal law questions. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool to look for lawyers.

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Arizona on Jun 4, 2015

Q: If my bf got a domestic violence charge and domestic assault. Do to 3 witnesses saying he hit me.

When I said he didn't and there were no marks. And they say he pulled my hair but I where hair extensions. None were ripped out. The only marks I had on myself were from the officer. They don't believe me because the 3 witnesses saying what they said. How can I fight this. What happens if he loses??

Adam Studnicki
answered on Jun 7, 2015

Talk to a criminal defense lawyer about fighting it.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Arizona on May 26, 2015

Q: difference between class 4 felony and Class one misdemeanor for domestic assault

the Maricopa County Attorney already sent me a letter stating there wasn't enough evidence to charge him for a felony so it got kicked back to the city prosecutor. And now they are trying to charge him with a class 1 misdemeanor can you explain the differences between a class 4 felony in this... View More

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answered on May 27, 2015

The difference between a felony and misdemeanor is a felony as opposed to a misdemeanor conviction and prison vs jail (if any). But if you are asking why the charge is a misdemeanor rather than a felony, that question cannot be answered absent knowing much more about the underlying circumstances.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Arizona on May 12, 2015

Q: Charged with DV for the first time. will the state require for us not to see each other for undetermined amount of time?

Conditions for release were no contact. Is there a chance for the prosecutor to drop the charges since both parties don't have a record? And would we be able to see each other after that?

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answered on May 13, 2015

Your questions are the most common asked by people charged with domestic violence related crimes. Unfortunately no attorney can or should answer your questions without knowing more information and being involved in the case. I can tell you generally however that prosecutor's - except in the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Arizona on Apr 21, 2015

Q: My brother has a woman that has him arrested for DV everytime he threatens or trys to leave her.

When he is court ordered to leave his home, she takes his whole household. She has done this three times now, and it seems that the law that is meant o protect also leaves room for women to abuse it. What options does he have, he does not money have money for a lawyer but I fear this time he will... View More

Adam Studnicki
answered on May 29, 2015

Sounds like he really needs to figure out a way to hire a lawyer. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Arizona on Apr 12, 2015

Q: What if you a charged with dv. But it was only yelling and slaming doors? Its a first time offense with me

Its my first time ever being introuble. But my and my wife were only arguing and she and i slammed doors and the negibor called the police

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answered on May 6, 2015

I assume and hope you have already retained counsel to represent you, but if not, you certainly should do so ASAP, and do not talk with the police or prosecutor nor enter a guilty plea without having counsel first examine your circumstances. But yes, depending on the particular circumstances,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Arizona on Mar 19, 2015

Q: Under ARS 13-1602 Subsection B.6 what crime needs to be committed to fall under this section