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hes already been to jail for being abusive. i do have proof of him telling one person who slashed my tires he was glad she **cked up my car. he knows i have no help and no where else to go. he is insane and my only hope is my car to get away from here but hes ruinging it on purpose. i dont... View More 
answered on Oct 6, 2018
https://www.thehotline.org/
https://www.womenshelters.org/cit/ca-upland
My friend is in riverside county facing new felony charges for domestic violence related offenses (first violent offenses) and although each charge has been given a bail amount, he is on a out of county warrant hold for violation of felony "violation of probation" that's been in... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2018
Need more info
He should have a public defender on Riv CO case and he should to address/coordinate thehold
I filed a request for a domestic violence restraining order at the courthouse in Placer County that a hearing has not been set for yet. I dont think the person who I have filed against has been served with it yet either. After the realization that I will have to collect all evidence and then attend... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2018
You need a lawyer in Placer CO... i’m In Palm Springs
I assume u contact your lawyer or DA if you didn’t have a lawyer
answered on Oct 1, 2018
Yes, however depending how long the case has been going on the court may not allow the attorney time to get ready so you would need to talk to the potential new attorney to have them evaluate if they could get more time and if they could be prepared if the judge denied a continuance.
I was given the evidence the day of my hearing and about 20 minutes before my hearing. Before the judge made her decision I asked for a continuous to get a lawyer to protect my rights and was denied.
answered on Oct 1, 2018
If it was a family law DVRO, then yes, you can. You’ll need to file a notice of appeal, request the transcript of the record, and file your brief. It won’t be easy or cheap. But you can reach out to attorneys like me who do this sort of work for a consult.
They said all I can do is get a restraining order. Is there anything else I can do? He has a current restraining order from last girlfriend and two felonies that were not related to domestic abuse but still..
answered on Sep 26, 2018
more info needed.
I would contact a criminal lawyer in your community and get a restraining order.
write out a detailed summary of the facts so that when you talk to a lawyer s/he gets all the facts.
i would also alert the local police of your fear for your safety.
My wife, an international student, married me for a greencard. She planned everything so perfectly. She made a fake claim about verbal and mental abuse after doing it to me and only reports my reactions from her years of torture to me. She got a restraining order and cleverly applied for... View More
Long story short he was arrested in 2014 for domestic violence but I dropped the charges because his family theatened me. He continued to beat me after but they made me think if I called the cops again no one would believe me. I’m no longer scared but my son is because he gets visitation. Can I... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2018
There are consequences to domestic violence findings for the perpetrators of that domestic violence, 2014 would still be within the 5-year presumption period. You should consult with a family law attorney well-versed in domestic violence cases to see if you have a case for modification of child... View More
He has been convicted of domestic violence and is in anger classes instead of jail right now. His family members who are the victims in the restraining order were brought into our residence by him and got drunk, hostile, arguing and calling each other names. Me and my other roommates made them... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2018
more info needed.
it doesn't sound like you have done anything wrong.
however, he clearly has some major anger issues and I would not want to be living with someone like that.
The car dealership put the wrong name down on the DMV paperwork and a bunch of other shady things. Now the company that NOT listed as the lien holder repossed my car from my garage. The reason I couldn't deal with this is because I'm experiencing domestic violence issues and was not... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2018
You may sue for wrongful repossession of the car. Likely will not get the car back.
He has been convicted numerous times for domestic violence with his ex wife, sister, and step dad. Convicted of violent assault on them over the past 12 years.
answered on Sep 28, 2018
No, you are not liable unless called as a witness and lie or if questioned by certain law enforcement agencies and lie, like the FBI. As along as you are not participating. Restraining orders generally say that the restrained person will not have anyone act on their behalf. So be certain... View More
i want to sue for harrassment/ sexual harrassment, hurting me mentally, domestic violence, bullying, discrimination, and negligence.
answered on Sep 19, 2018
You need a lawyer in your county... and you have to put them on notice and file within 6 months
I am in Palm Springs
I am on probation for a complaint violation 273.6(a) and after finding out important information I file paper in civil court to sue victim, is this grounds for violation of my probation?
answered on Sep 19, 2018
a lawyer would need a lot more info.
what does court order say?
if you are on probation for a criminal matter you eighter hired a lawyer or were appointed a public defender. This question should be asked of that attorney.
He's very well behaved but last night she threatened to take my dog to the dog pound if I was to leave is that illigale
answered on Sep 16, 2018
need more info to understand the facts.
is this a roommate who threatened to call or a neighbor.
anyone can complain about anything.
answered on Sep 16, 2018
need more info
the St/L for a misdemeanor is 1 yr. and a DV is a wobbler and can be filed as a misd or felony.
however, after that, i would guess there would be very little chance of a filing
him the money to pay the rent and he dirent. I then got evicted he is now in jail for attempted murder can I have the court help me remove the eviction do to the abuse.
answered on Sep 8, 2018
Need more info... but probably not
It was your responsibility and your giving it to him to pay will probably not excuse you.
I am ordered not to harass, contact, follow, stalk etc.. and to stay 100 ft away. My wife uses this to her advantage and does things I am instructed not to. For example, she goes through my phone records and contacts business associates and tells them I have a TRO and am wanted by the police.... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2018
more info needed.
you need to review this with your family law attorney and get a restraining order against her.
there should have been dual RO's ...........
Someone recorded a video of myself being assaulted, did nothing to stop the assault and distributed it in a group message.
answered on Sep 5, 2018
MORE INFO NEEDED.
IT SOUNDS SHITTY BUT PROBABLY NOT ILLEGAL..............CLEARLY SHOULD HAVE HELPED OR CALLED FOR HELP AS MOST PEOPLE WOULD DO.
They are trying to get our RV impounded and my boyfriend arrested. They lie to police. Constantly slandering and demanding prosecution. My boyfriend is 54 and I'm 34 years old. My bf is also the caregiver to his mom and stepdad (78 & 73 years old) his mom lives in a 55+ community. The... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2018
More info needed
How old r u guys?
I assume u don’t have money for a lawyer?
Maybe sue them in Small claims court
My girlfriend got into a fight with me and left with me a cut on my face and punched me while I was driving I pulled over to get help with controlling her and they took her in for a domestic violence charge 273.5. I do not want her to get charged with this and Lose her job. What can I do to help... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2018
1) Generally, any visible or identifiable injury such as a slash on the face is felony, not misdemeanor. 2) You cannot dismiss anything, only a district attorney can. 3) She needs good attorney ASAP. Have her call me or any local attorney who has experience in such cases.
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