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Witness called the police,I got arrested, charged with 2 felonies: Robbery of my wife’s purse (that I paid for) and Domestic violence (very minor injury in hand). I left the house, got arrested later.
I admitted to police on both charges.
Out on $50,000 bail.
Wife does... View More 
answered on Mar 16, 2018
you do not have to injure someone to get a DV..........a shove could do it.
it is not up to your wife to decide if she wants to drop the charges..........the crime is against the people of the state of california.
you should hire a lawyer and arrange for her to get a separate lawyer... View More
He was arrested in Sonoma county I didn’t press charges but they still took him it’s his first time offense he had a clean record ! How can I help ? Is there anything I can do ? How long can they keep him in there if no one post bail for him ?
answered on Mar 16, 2018
if police were called when there was a physical altercation they are going to arrest whether you want to press charges or not.
the Victim is the people of the state of California
you should tell his lawyer you do not want to press charges or testify and he might suggest you get... View More
I was issued an emergency protective order but it expired within 5 days. I didn't press charges and didn't file for a restraining order. Can i visit him in jail?
answered on Mar 16, 2018
really need more info.
however if you have not been ordered/rec'd a Restraining order i guess you could...................the worst that can happen is they do not let you see him.
how i think you will be able to do so
I’m just trying to know what will happen cause so far all they have is what they have said. They haven’t heard my side of the story.
answered on Mar 13, 2018
more info needed.
did you hit/touch them? if so that is battery at the least and if wife it could be DV
if they called the police and their is a report then you need a good criminal lawyer.
you probably posted $50k bail? correct?
you have a court date to appear for... View More
I pressed charges on Sunday morning for domestic violence and he’s been in jail since then. My question is when will he get out. The abuse was minor I only have bruises on my leg and little scratches on my hand. He’s never been to jail he had a clean record prior to this.
answered on Mar 8, 2018
a lawyer needs a lot more info
what is his record?
what courthouse?
what judge?
who is his lawyer?
who is the DA?
what did you tell police?
his bail would be $50k and it could be filed as a felony or misdemeanor.
his should have an... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2018
DV does not have to draw blood or be black and blue..........a shove is DV............though maybe it shouldn't be
for a minor it will be a violation of the welfare and institution code in that on X day the minor did ........................
He is find and there was no body or physically harm was done .would I still get jail time?
answered on Mar 8, 2018
more info is needed
what were his injuries?
did you pour on him or throw at him?
if no record and not serious injuries a good lawyer can handle without jail time.
answered on Mar 8, 2018
more info needed.
but yes the state will still prosecute but whether there would be a conviction is another story.
how badly were you injured?
you may want to hire a lawyer to explain to his lawyer/DA that you are not going to testify............though they can still pursue... View More
I am homeless female and was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence for two weeks before I was released. A week later we are asleep and the cops open the door at 4am pull me out of our car and arrested my for violating the TRO although my fiance asked for them to not to put it on there at the... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2018
more info is needed.
it sounds like you or someone else called the police to report you for DV on your boyfriend and a "keep away" order was issued.
did you get notice of a TRO (restraining order)?
you need a lawyer to appear and remove the ordered
Misdemeanor domestic violence conviction (non-sexual) was in 2003. No temporary or permanent protection order was requested nor obtained from spouse. I completed 52 week DVTP courses, probation, etc. and conviction was expunged in 2006. We stayed married and have been married for 16 years now.... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2018
it should not affect you but without more info it is hard to determine.
ask a local lawyer who knows the judges in your area and how they rule.
Him cause im the one who called the police and press charges.
answered on Mar 8, 2018
need more info
if you have a broken finger from pushing him and he was not aggressive and did not attack you then what did he do wrong............?
you are only a victim if you did nothing wrong and you were hurt by someone else
I was In a relationship with this girl for 8 months, we moved in quick, but at the time it felt right and I truly loved her. After the 8 months we broke up, over some stupid fight we had. We continued to live together for the next three months. The next three months were dreadful. We bickered, we... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2018
i assume you are suggesting you called police on her and now want to drop charges.
that happens on at least 1/3 of all DV cases. The spouse is afraid it will put husband in jail and he won't be able to pay for home, food, kids etc
most people calm down and realize they loved... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2018
To properly evaluate any legal question a lawyer needs a thorough summary of the facts. What you have shared is not much. If you are not clear then the lawyer will no doubt be challenged to give an accurate answer.
It is the same as using the adage for using a computer... “JUNK IN, JUNK... View More
My wife was arrested and charged with 3 different DV charges. She plead to 1 and the DA dropped the other 2. The judge put in place a 5yr criminal no contact order. The other night she came over after being at the casino all night and she was clearly drunk and high on something. She told me she... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2018
To properly evaluate any legal question a lawyer needs a thorough summary of the facts. What you have shared is not much. If you are not clear then the lawyer will no doubt be challenged to give an accurate answer.
It is the same as using the adage for using a computer... “JUNK IN, JUNK... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2018
R u saying there was a TRO without a criminal filing?
i would not think old DV would be filed upon ......if so you would argue Serna arguments that there was a lack of due process in that you didn't receive a speedy trial and can not remember things 2-3 yrs ago.
I left him on that same day & came back to California from Arkansas. I have not seen him since. I've only spoke to him on the phone a couple of times when we had deaths in our families and that's it. I still talk to my step daughter occasionally though . Am I legally separated... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2018
You are not legally separated. You can file in California since you have lived here at least six months and file in the county you have lived in for the last three months.
My grand daughter and her mother were victims of assault with injury. He is currently serving state prison time. He is coming up for parole soon.
answered on Mar 1, 2018
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unless the court has ordered him as part... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2018
i doubt if they would look back now that you are 18 and if married to him with a baby
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answered on Feb 27, 2018
a lawyer needs a lot more info.
the lawyer could have meant he could not or did not get a dismissal/not guilty.
however it would not be grounds for dismissal but maybe a new trial for incompetency of counsel...........................if that was the case.
answered on Feb 27, 2018
I assume you mean CPS?......any unlawful touching is a battery...........and could be an issue.
i suspect s/he described it as not light touching?
if you can afford one you should consider a lawyer in your area who deals with these kind of cases.
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