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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
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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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
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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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
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jun 7, 2015

Talk to a criminal defense lawyer about fighting it.

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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

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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

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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
Adam Studnicki
answered on May 29, 2015

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

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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

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Q: Under ARS 13-1602 Subsection B.6 what crime needs to be committed to fall under this section
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering criminal or family law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer.

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Q: I was hit and sexually assaulted by an ex 3 months ago. I was too afraid to report it at the time. Is it too late?

The police came to the house that night. His child had called the cops. His ex wife came to get the children and take them away from the scene. His daughter heard him hitting me. I had a split inside my lip but did not show the cops. I was afraid to report it at the time. I continued seeing him and... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering family law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer.

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Q: What happens to first offenders for assault on female, domestic violence in the state of Arizona
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering family law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer.

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Q: Is a judge supposed to not give custody to my kids dad because he was showing domestic violence in front of my kids?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering family law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer.

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Q: Do I legally have to be given a copy of the protection order on the date it is served?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering family law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer.

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Q: If my girlfriend was charged with domestic violence and isn't allowed in my home, will the cops drop by often to check?

Case is pending a few weeks. I do not wish to press charges.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering family law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer. Good luck with your matter.

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Q: What will happen to be with disorderly conduct per domestic violence?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering family law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer. Good luck with your matter.

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Q: My father was facing a dv charge but it was dismissed at least 5 months ago, can he try to reverse charges?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering criminal law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer. Good luck with your matter.

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Q: I was wanting to know that I had my domestic violence expunged can I possess a firearm?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering criminal law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer. Good luck with your matter.

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Q: I was arrested for Domestic Violence/assualt/and recklessness for my first offense. What will my charges be?

I was arrested on December 26th for Domestic Violence/Assualt/Recklessness and had a court hearing the following morning. The judge issued me a 250 dollar bond and another court date on december 31st. I went to court and my boyfriend told the prosecutor that he wasnt threatened by me and wanted me... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering family law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer. Good luck with your matter.

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Q: I called the police on my bf when we were arguing and it got physical, I was 6months pregnant. What will happen to him?

I was 6 months pregnant and he pushed me to the floor. The police called the ambulance since I was pregnant. They saw I had a couple bruises on me and took pictures of them. I have proof those bruises are from the low blood cells I have. I tend to get random small bruises all the time. Myself and... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering criminal law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer. Good luck with your matter.

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Q: I called the police when my girlfriend assaulted me with an object giving me a black eye. What happens next legally?

She was not arrested she left before police arrived & the officer called her on the phone. I guess she will be going to court

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There aren’t many lawyers answering criminal law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer. Good luck with your matter.

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Q: My case of domestic violence was dismissed without prejudice...how long does the prosecution have to retry this case ?

The judge will impose sanctions upon the prosecutor denying him the said "victim" as a witness in a retrial...I will motion the court to impose sanctions requiring the prosecution for the financial responsibility of my witnesses to return from out of state to include : travel , lodging ,... View More

Aaron Michael Black
Aaron Michael Black
answered on Nov 25, 2011

If this was a misdemeanor the state has one year from the date of offense to file charges.

Good luck,

Aaron M. Black

Criminal Defense Lawyer

aaron@aaronblacklaw.com

480-729-1683

http://www.aaronblacklaw.com

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