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I need to find a pro bono lawyer in the Vacaville area or Sacramento. The bench warrant was issued because I was ordered to take 12 hours of Anger Management & Parenting classes which I didn't have the resources for. So I took them online which said accept by the state of CA but the judge... View More 
answered on Jun 20, 2018
my understanding is a BW remains until quashed by a motion and explanation.
you need a lawyer in your area. I am in the Palm
Springs area.
I would talk to lawyer who represented you.......possibly court-appointed
answered on Jun 14, 2018
need a lot more info
however, if there is a complaint already, then it is on your record.
at some point, you can possibly make a motion under 1203 to withdraw the guilty plea to this...for instance and enter not guilty, and then the court dismisses it.
I own it and we are not married. We lived together less than 1 year.
answered on Jun 11, 2018
much more info is needed.
if you had a lawyer on the RO proceeding ask that lawyer if there is anything in the order that would preclude you from doing that..............my "guess" is you could do so but someone needs to go over ALL the facts.
about 2000. I am slightly behind in payments. Yes i pay late. Yes i have made partial payments. I have text the legal assistant and texts were intercepted. She said she did not receive them. During a call with her this office mgr took phone from her and would not let us talk. This office mgr has... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
Is the attorney also ignoring your son, the client? If your son hasn't called his attorney yet, I recommend he reach out directly.
If there's not a waiver in the file (and there should be with a third party payor), then the attorney likely wouldn't be calling you back with... View More
I came home from drinking and starting arguing with my boyfriend, things got heated so I asked him to leave or I’ll call the cops. He said I always put him out or threaten to call the cops. I got in his face and told him I don’t care and he got upset and said to me “You stabbed me and I... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2018
He for sure needs to speak to an attorney but you may need one as well for a potential false report. Please contact a local attorney.
Both of us are Active Duty Military. It was a domestic assault charge.
answered on Jun 6, 2018
once a case is filed you are not the victim...............for instance all crimes in California have the people of the state of calif as the victim and it is not up to you as the witness to drop charges.
however, if your lawyer contacts the prosecution and explains you do not want to... View More
He was arrested for stalking, threatening and harassing her. She had a restraining order on him, it has been dropped. He had supervised probation and is now on unsupervised probation. Should I show his previous restraining order and bring up the fact he is still on probation at the hearing to get... View More
answered on May 30, 2018
need more info
if you can hire a local lawyer. s/he should argue the ex is on probation and his actions violate probation and ask they he be violated....maybe request probation violation hearing
but yes bring up his history
answered on May 25, 2018
IF YOU HAD A LAWYER HAVE HIM/HER GO BACK TO COURT TO ADVICE JUDGE THE COPS ARE IN VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER OR WRITE TO POLICE ADVISING THEM YOU ARE RETURNING TO COURT AND WOULD RATHER DO THIS IN A NICE WAY AND NOT MAKE THEM LOOK BAD
We've been married 8 yrs. He is a self employed contractor. I have some mental issues that keeps me from a steady job but I cook, clean, do laundry etc. I can't get help with my medical because he wont disclose his income. He says its his money. He only puts out money for bills and... View More
answered on May 22, 2018
more info is needed
i handle accidents and DUI's and you need a divorce atty/family law.
you probably should write out a summary with a lawyer close to your home
I recently moved from New Jersey to California with the last year. Since then I've gotten numerous calls and online threats from my mother who was against my move with my 3 children. My mother has attempted several times to contact my children directly to speak terrible and untrue things about... View More
answered on May 18, 2018
more info is needed
you need to retain a lawyer that is in the community in which you live and who will go to the court to file a TRO............
if you can't afford a lawyer legal aid may be able to help you.
absent that you can go to the clerk's window to request... View More
It's my first time going to jail therefore I opened my criminal record with domestic violence charges. I had a fight with my girlfriend and we were drunk (she had small injuries same as me) and the cops came and I got arrested but bailed out the next day. I have court soon and I don't... View More
answered on May 14, 2018
much more info is needed
what court? what DA? etc
I does not matter that she does not want to press charges. The victim is the people of the state of California.
a 273.5 with injuries is more serious than most other minor arrests............and you have already been... View More
answered on May 8, 2018
more info is need
it would think the restraining order would not issue or if the judge was in the mood s/he might continue the matter
This person was convicted of spousal abuse about 3 yrs ago and spent 4 to 7 days in jail they also had terms and conditions and did not finish them because of mental health problems
answered on May 7, 2018
MORE INFO NEEDED.
HOWEVER, IF SENTENCED IT IS NOT SO MUCH A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS PROBLEM BUT AN OUTSTANDING BENCH WARRANT
Im 17 years old and i turn 18 in 7 months and my parents are going to put a protective order on someone i was dating. When i turn 18 will i be able to uplift this protective order?
answered on May 7, 2018
more facts needed.
however you become an adult in the eyes of the law and should be able to make your own decisions.
BUT, i would examine you parents reasoning for that order
My ex-girlfriend and mother of my 18 month old baby was served by me for child custody, the next day she filed for a domestic violence restraining order on me based on false claims(lies) and also proceeded to lie about summoning me. She received the order from the judge by default because I... View More
answered on May 7, 2018
You need to get yourself into court to explain to the judge what happened and to explain that you were never served and/or given notice depending on the stage of the proceeding. If this is in between the temporary and permanent restraining order hearings you will have your day in court, if both... View More
I live with my husband for 5 years and have a 3 year old child born in CA. We got married in Uzbekistan, living now in CA. My husband is extremely nervous and abusive, he has 100 k income a year and has a good job as an accountant. I myself found a tutoring job 8 months ago and earn around 2k... View More
answered on May 7, 2018
Can't make an online predictions on your chances of success of obtaining full custody of your child in divorce. There are many factors a family court judge will consider, but the legal standard is always the child's best interest. You need to privately consult with a local divorce/family... View More
The restraining order is against my spouse who is the batterer. I'm the " victim ". I wasn't able to see my mother. She passed away on May 15,2018. I don't get any help at all. The soonest court date was May 15,2018.
Case number is MSB17007395. My has violated... View More
answered on May 6, 2018
much more info is needed.
i assume you allegedly committed DV against your mom?
you should contact the lawyer that represented you as that lawyers would have access to all the facts and let him move for the set aside.
a new lawyer will charge for time and part of that time... View More
I need a pro bono or a extension
answered on May 4, 2018
sorry, i do not do family law.
maybe this info will help you:
Indio Family Law Justice Center
82 995 Hwy 111, Suite 103 (next to law library)
Indio CA 92201
760 863 8363
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp: for directions for divorce, eviction
He's willing to sign a release of liability
answered on May 3, 2018
i would not do it if it were me.
the release is for civil liability but i think you could still face criminal exposure.
Threatened To kill me if I went to police, sexual/mental/verbal abuse as well as tried choking me to death, threats to kill me and loved ones, forced to witness acts of violence, and 8 months worth more. Including him and his sister and friends telling me to kill myself. Family had to literally... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2018
If this incident occurred in 2010 and there have been no other more recent incidents, it's highly unlikely the filing a DV report would result in any legal action. The statute of limitations has long passed for the majority of potential charges, with maybe the exception of some sexual related... View More
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