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I have been to court on four occasions since this attorney was appointed to me and I have yet to meet him. There is always someone standing in for him. I have had one or too short conversations on phone when he told me of the plea bargain they offered but said it was illegal and he told me... View More 
answered on Apr 2, 2019
more info needed.
what you describe is not unusual.
as a former PD we often found ourselves in back to back trials.
but it is incumbent upon your attorney to meet you to instill a comfort level that he/she is protecting you properly.
you can always contact a... View More
if the one parent is accusing the other parent of child abuse but the allegations are false but the child is being abused by someone how to prove who is involved with the abuse.
answered on Mar 30, 2019
The facts you shared do raise some important legal issues and rights. And without knowing more, I cannot answer it completely. A CPS (and some counties have had this agency re-named) worker will have to be involved and be open to your information. If she or he sees it your way then that is the... View More
if the one parent is accusing the other parent of child abuse but the allegations are false but the child is being abused by someone how to prove who is involved with the abuse.
answered on Mar 25, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney that handles these cases in the courthouse to which you are ordered to appear.
In other words, I am in Palm Springs and you don’t want to hire a Palm Springs lawyer... View More
what steps can i take to help my sitution ?
its for domestic v case
next court day is for possible viol. of probation
answered on Mar 15, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney that handles these cases in the courthouse to which you are ordered to appear.
In other words, I am in Palm Springs and you don’t want to hire a Palm Springs lawyer... View More
Relationship is over. Has been abusive but no police report. Children are involved
answered on Mar 10, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. It is really up to the Landlord if s/he will accept you as a responsible person to make the rent timely.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney for assistance if you are denied rental.
In other words, I am... View More
I used to live with someone that always got physically abusive. He'd leave bruises all over my body, and he actually fractured/broke two of my fingers. When I would threaten to call the cops he would usually take my phone by force and throw it and wouldn't let me reach for it "until... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case...but it does sound like a case your local police would be interested in hearing about.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney that handles DV cases in the local courthouse
In other words, I am in Palm... View More
The claims are filed by mother,as I am youngest of 5 older brothers.i was caregiver for both mother and 1 other older bro.claims are physical and financial abuse.
answered on Mar 6, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. Were you arrested? do you have a court date? are you able to hire a lawyer? if not and it is criminal then ask the judge for a court appointed lawyer at the first appearance. Handling this on your own could be dangerous.
What you are doing... View More
A friend of mine got charged with domestic violence from his soon-to-be ex-wife, but did not actually do any harm to her. She actually hurt him.is it possible or does he have a chance to have the charges dismissed or dropped during court?
answered on Mar 6, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. When you say does he have a chance? of course he does but no one can tell without knowing all the facts. You don't need an injury for a DV. A shove will often be enough for a filing. If he was given a citation/arrest he either hires a lawyer... View More
The court stated that I would need to have the victim there, but If i do not talk to this person anymore, why should I?
answered on Mar 5, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. If your case was dismissed, i assume that means you had a lawyer representing you. If so that is the person to whom you should pose this inquiry.
What you are doing is the same as asking a doctor to diagnose your problem over the phone... View More
A friend of mine is going through a nasty divorce. in January his soon-to-be ex-wife called the police on him for domestic violence even though she was the one that put hands on him, and they do have pictures of his injuries. Child protective services was contacted because she claimed neglect on... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THE STATE IF THE VICTIM AND EVEN IF THE SPOUSE WANTS TO DROP CHARGES THE DA PRESSURES THEM TO CONTINUE AND IF THEY DON'T THEY TRY TO PRESENT A CASE BASED ON THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT TO THE POLICE.
BE SURE... View More
I understand. The person who called the police on me stated I kicked her which in my defense I pushed her off because she was hitting me. Nonetheless, I broke a head board which I purchased. It was filed and I hired a private attorney to handle this matter for me. The court requested I do 8 anger... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. When you say the case was dismissed, does that mean not filed, trial and not guilty? Is it a situation that when you went to court case was not there? They are often filed up to a year later without notifying the defendant. Thus many people have... View More
Custody order is in place from Stanislaus county father took childeren while they enrolled in school here in tulare county and filed up there..its been a few yrs and with no luck i couldnt get them back. Im seeking help to bring them back to me..i dont have very much money but i am willing to pay... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
However, it appears at first blush that Tulare Co has jurisdiction for now. I would contact legal aid there or the courts to see if they have pro bono lawyers to assist you.,
What you are doing is the same as asking a doctor to... View More
Both me and my babies father left a few moments before they arrived. We saw the police arrive but they left DUE TO no one being home and answering will they return?I did not provide a address or his name only my first name
answered on Mar 4, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. Why did you leave? Immigration issues?
There is no way to know if they would try to reach you again.
What you are doing is the same as asking a doctor to diagnose your problem over the phone when you say I have a stomach ache, can... View More
Basically my fiancé and I got into a fight while drinking and she called the cops on me saying I hit her, which did not happen. She said she thought she had to press charges on me for me to be arrested. I of course was arrested anyways and she wants to be at the trial to support me. But there was... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
What you are doing is the same as asking a doctor to diagnose your problem over the phone when you say I have a stomach ache, can you cure me and what will it cost?
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney... View More
Cheated on girlfriend a couple of times with married woman who also happened to be my boss.one night while working i got attacked by her pitbull was able to get an arm around his neck and choke him until he finally let go of me but i still kept choking him being afraid he was still a threat until I... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2019
To properly answer any legal question it is necessary to ascertain more information. It is like asking a doctor over the phone what the pain in your stomach is, and whether he could cure it. The Doctor needs to get a more complete history, lab work, and X-rays etc.
Initially, you don't... View More
slander, threats, harassment, verbal and mental abuse
answered on Feb 21, 2019
more info needed but we don't do pro bono.
you need to inquire from a lawyer in your community.
try legal aid society.
however, those suits are very difficult as it is usually hard to prove how you were damaged.
She has still been harassing me and prior to her TRO attempt was harassing my boss. Sends me threats and very disturbing texts. I have tons of evidence and have filed 3 RO violations with the police. Everything on this order is a lie and very extreme accusations. I have several witnesses and files... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2019
MORE INFO NEEDED.
YOU SHOULD HAVE A CONSULT WITH A LAWYER IN YOUR AREA TO ASSIST YOU
he filed a no contact order picked me up at the jail and held me at the house for a month on bipolar 1 I have physical disabilities is he in contempt of his own order
answered on Feb 15, 2019
did he hold you against your will?
much more info needed.
did you go willingly with him.
if he did something wrong you can report him to your local arresting agency......out here it would be RCO Sheriffs.
My wife and I wanted to know what steps we need to take to drop DV probation. Due to our current situation I am unable to pay for my DV Batter classes. If you can please give me a Nolo refrence or any other law book that you recomend to help me out. Thank you very much.
also we got are... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2019
MUCH MORE INFO NEEDED.
THE BEST PERSON TO ADDRESS THIS IS THE LAWYER WHO HANDLED THE UNDERLYING CASE.
S/HE WOULD HAVE TO MAKE A MOTION TO ADD TO CALENDAR AND THEN PLEAD YOUR CASE.
I ASSUME YOU USED A PUBLIC DEFENDER. IF THAT IS SO CONTACT THAT LAWYER.
SEE IF THE... View More
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