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My friends case is still open and he is very concerned and doesn't know what is going on. The stand in lawyer didn't inform him of his right to a speedy trial or anything and his lawyer is not doing anything about it.
answered on Aug 22, 2018
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often the best thing that a lawyer can do is "age" a case.
i assume it is a felony and not a misdemeanor?
he will get credit for the time he served in any sentence.
he can ask for the supervising public defender and complain about his lawyer's lack of attention.
I am not the victim. The state proceeded with charges after victim tried to retract. I am now married to him and they are denying my visits
answered on Aug 16, 2018
more info needed'
so you are the defendant and now married to the victim?
i would think they would allow some kind of supervised visit but i am not a family law attorney and you need to consult with one.
He took off and by the time cops got there he was gone so far it's been 2 months and no words from the cops or anything how long does this take to go to court
answered on Aug 8, 2018
That's a two part answer. You have two cases possible: family and criminal.
You control the family law case. You can file a domestic violence restraining order. You'll need to serve him, and then go to a hearing to make it effective. That lasts 1-5 years and can be renewed.... View More 
home. Can I legally stop her daughter at the door while letting the wife in. And when the police are called will they arrest me or can they force me to let the daughter in our home. She has attacked my wife and her father before and was arrested and placed in a mental institution. I am step-dad... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2018
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i would suggest calling the police for courtesy supervision so that they are there when she arrives and in order to avoid a situation.
This is something you have to work out with your spouse. Understandably she does not want to abandon her daughter, but she must... View More
I called the police on my childrens father for hitting me twice. The first time he went to jail for 2 Days then they released him and said they didn't pick up the case. The 2nd time he left before the cops came and they took a report. Then they asked if I want to press charges and I said no.... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2018
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BOTH OF YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH SEPARATE LAWYERS.
THE CRIME IS AGAINST THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIF AND YOU ARE A WIT/VICTIM TO THE CRIME. IT IS NOT UP TO YOU TO DROP...AS A RULE.
YOUR LAWYER SHOULD TALK TO THE DA NOT YOU.
YOU WILL SAY SOMETHING... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2018
MORE INFO NEEDED
DON'T TALK ON INTERNET ABOUT A SERIOUS CASE LIKE THIS.
IF YOU CAN AFFORD A LAWYER CALL ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU SOME NAMES FOR YOUR AREA.
A DA CAN FILE CHARGES FOR ANYTHING THAT THE FACTS SUGGEST.
answered on Jul 31, 2018
more info needed
you need to hire a lawyer yourself to contact the DA if you are not going to testify.
they can still try to make a case based on the facts presented
Yes I called on him but left out some details
answered on Jul 31, 2018
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you don't get one, he requests one at his arraignment.
So I have a domestic violence court case pending with an ex of mine. He’s facing 3 felonies . Well we met up to talk about things and it got heated and he hit me again this time unlike the last I defended myself , so when the cops came , I wasn’t there anymore . They are making me the suspect... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2018
much more info needed.
anything can happen in a criminal case...depending on the facts.
was there a mutual restraining order? or just that he does not contact you.
I have paperwork from his employer that has dates when he threatened or harassed other employees (men and women) He was put on Administrative leave for all this. He was going to get fired but Retired instead. I need all the proof I can get regarding his behavior.
answered on Jul 28, 2018
much more info needed.
this is a question you should present to your lawyer that is assisting you with the TRO????
you usually need more than documentation. You would need someone or some people to come to court to testify.
answered on Jul 27, 2018
You have aright to notice of a hearing on a restraining order. If you don't want the restraining order, then contest it. By the way, doing this on your own is a bad idea. Get a lawyer. Good Luck
Restraining order was put in place during the time I was pregnant. Do I have full custody then?
answered on Jul 25, 2018
Is it a criminal protective order (CPO) or a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO)?
Most likely not, the order would specifically list protected third parties, and if the child wasn't yet born, s/he probably isn't on the order. If a DVRO, you can go to court and ask for a... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2018
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SHE IS VICTIM AND WOULD TECHNICALLY HAVE TO PRESS CHARGES.
YOU CAN CALL POLICE IF IT JUST HAPPENED AND THEY WOULD INTERVIEW HER.....BUT WHAT WOULD SHE WANT TO DO?
answered on Jul 15, 2018
MORE INFO NEEDED
IS IT YOUR DETERMINATION IT WAS DV AND NOT ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON?..ETC
HOWEVER A RUN OR THE MILL DV SHOULD NOT STOP YOU FROM WORKING IN MOST PROFESSIONS
Their mother knew about it and they have been told that it happened so long ago theres nothing that can be done
answered on Jul 12, 2018
Probably. Various states have different statutes of limitation for these "crimes." You can go to the internet and type in "California Statutes of Limitation" to find out what the rule is in California.
I left my ex husband with my childeren due to domestic violence and moved to a different county. Enrolled children in school and father came took childeren from school and moved back and filed for custody. He also filed a missing persons report even though he knew where I was. A custody was placed... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2018
A LAWYER WILL NEED MORE INFO. WAS DV BY YOU ON HIM?
YOU NEED TO CONTACT LEGAL AID IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH YOU LIVE.
THIS POST GOES OUT TO LAWYERS ALL OVER THE PLACE, I AM IN PALM SPRINGS CALIF
THERE ARE SOME LAWYERS THAT DO PRO BONO AND SOME COURT HAVE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS THAT... View More
I filed a domestic restraining order against my ex for stabbing my foot with a bar stool. I have the court hearing to make it permanent and would like to know if I can ask the judge for a criminal protective order instead..my ex is currently in jail but not on charges for the abuse he did to me.... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2018
Sort of. With the facts you describe, the criminal judge will likely grant the DA’s request for a CPO. You can reach out to your DA victim advocate to make sure they ask for this at the arraignment.
But there are advantages to also getting a DVRO. A CPO only lasts as long as there’s a... View More
child custody
answered on Jul 10, 2018
If you or the minor child is a victim of domestic violence, you can file for a domestic violence restraining order and ask for temporary custody orders. At the permanent order hearing, the courts will often set another temporary order for custody pending mediation between the parties.
My sister is 20 and still in school. She's had no luck getting a job because of the awful economy in Fresno, CA. The husband is verbally abusive, and usually escalates arguments into yelling at her and calling her bad things. Recently he said she needed to leave. But it's clear the... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2018
a lot more info is needed.
you need to see advice from a local Fresno attorney who does family law.
i am a criminal/accident lawyer iln palm desert.
maybe she can get some legal aid.
I have been harassed, threatened, stalked.. I am working with IRS FTB, Federal Trade Commission, Office Attorney General, SS admin, local police.. for over $10,000 Of SS fraud using my social and ID. I tried to get DVRO against a person, judge denied as stated it was civil. This person retaliates... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
need a lot more facts.
it sounds like you are not in a position to retain a private lawyer to be your knight in shining armor.
is this in criminal court or domestic?
what is case number?
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