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I filled a Police report 3 days later but I have the text and pictures of him admitting he busted my lip what is the likelihood of him doing jail time or getting arrested?
answered on Oct 23, 2017
a lawyer would need more info before they answer a question like that.........however this is not a personal injury case.
Personal injury requires negligence and this was an intentional act.
i would share the text with the police and contact the prosecuting agency......DA or City... View More 
Like physically blocking the door or try grabbed me can they get in trouble or are they breaking any laws if they do that
answered on Oct 20, 2017
If you're an adult, you can go where you want. Your parents cannot legally stop you. They can cut you off from any form of support, though.
His things have been here for 2 weeks rent free.
answered on Oct 17, 2017
call your local police to be there to protect you when he is moving out.........just to be safe
was this a criminal domestic violence? i would think the judge would have ordered him out on the spot
I separated from my sons father three years ago. Son has lived with me 100% of the time. See's fathers family once a month or when is convenient for them. Child Support in effect. But he quit his job. Previous domestic violence. Restraining order expired. I believe he is in use of drugs or is... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2017
i think you need to bring the harassment to the attention of law enforcement.
men often use the custody issue asking for 100% custody to get out of support payments.....
like many legal questions it is difficult to answer in the abstract without more facts.
i would write... View More
Got pregnant by a man who is married but separated, he did go to jail and his wife fought him for custody over their child, they did resolve it. He then did some physical things to me, I got scared, broke up with him. Said he needed to get help. I found out I was pregnant. I decided to keep it. I... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2017
you need to talk to family law specialist...............his domestic violence in my opinion would not take away parental rights
but you make bring this matter to court so that he does not have custody of child without supervision if his history suggests that is an issue.........
he... View More
I have alleges that I approached her vehicle, which I did, from the passenger side of her van and asked her a question. She says that as she tried to close the door I hit her van and caused damaged to it, which I did not. She tried to evade the question by accelerating really fast almost hitting my... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2017
THERE ARE FAMILY LAW AND CRIMINAL RESTRAINING ORDERS.
THIS SOUNDS LIKE FAMILY AND I DO NOT DO FAMILY LAW MATTERS.
I AM ASSUMING YOU CAN NOT AFFORD A LAWYER AND MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO LEGAL AID OR GO TO THE COURT AND THERE ARE PEOPLE THERE TO ANSWER FAMILY LAW QUESTIONS.
My daughters father recently filed a request for order with the family court for a custody agreement. He came up with 70/30 (in my favor). Can I request for him to be sober while he watches my daughter during that 30%? He smokes marijuana daily and doesn't have it locked in the house. I am... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2017
possibly
this is a factually driven question
was was the DV? how serious? injuries?
cops being called does not mean an arrest and an arrest does not mean a conviction.
there are many more facts that a lawyer needs to know..........
answered on Oct 9, 2017
Possibly
you would be in violation of a RO and a judge could throw you in jail but a good lawyer can probably get you out of it.
remember every court and every courtroom are different let alone each county.
If I have evidence to defend myself. How do I bring it to court?
answered on Oct 9, 2017
YOU REALLY NEED A LAWYER WHO WILL PRESENT IT PROPERLY.
YOU DON'T JUST BRING A STACK OF PAPERS.
YOU HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO LAY A FOUNDATION FOR THE EVIDENCE.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN LITIGATION THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE IT CAME OUT IN DEPO'S OR INTERROGS
CONTACT LEGAL... View More
My ex-roommate beat me with a metal broom stick a few months ago. I didn’t report it then, because I would have been kicked out and left on the streets, is it still eligible to be reported now? I have since moved out.
answered on Oct 5, 2017
You can report it, but I wouldn't expect a lot of investigation unless you have photos and medical records to prove it, along with a good reason that it wasn't reported earlier.
Can the DA charge you with Domestic Violence if a person provided a story and pictures of an injury? Also, if the person had told the story after the alleged incident and the person saw the injury? All of this in a police report.
answered on Oct 3, 2017
questions like this are factually based.
if retained i would want to take a shot at talking to the DA Filing Deputy.
there is a difference between being charged and being convicted!!!!
I feel my now ex husband is going to come after me again because of information I have about him. I have a journal entry that he wrote that talks about choking me and coming after me (punched and broke through a door to get to me). Can I report, file or get restraining order even though the... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2017
you can report but sheriff may not want to take report
AND DA most certainly will not file.
I recently received a restraining order against my husband. Most of my personal items are still in the apartment that we shared (I have moved out since the abuse started), but I'm not sure how to go about getting everything. He is not going to willingly give up some of the items (such as my... View More
My soon to be ex and I have been together for 12 years. However, we are not married due to him still being married to his wife. He said that as soon as our kids are all in high school, he'll get divorced from his wife so we can have a proper relationship as husbands. That did not happen. We... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2017
You really need to consult with a California licensed family law attorney.
If it does stay in my record can my get custody for my son
answered on Sep 26, 2017
What does that mean, "case was rejected from the judge for domestic violence" ? Does what stay on your record? What record?
My wife made false police report and i was charged with d.v. she refuses to testify or attend court. Will it be thrown out eventually?
answered on Sep 24, 2017
Yes, the case could possibly be dismissed if your wife refuses to testify against you.
Our mom is prone to angry fits and expresses her anger through screaming, slapping and punching. She has kept our dad from seeing us and lies when he calls, saying he never does. My brother and I packed our bags and left.Can we still be taken back and forced to live with her? My dad did not know... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2017
14 and 13 is very young to be making a decision on your own.
courts look at those ages as being unable to make decisions for yourself.
your dad should probably file papers for custody....but does he want it?
are they in same county?
because your mom yells does not... View More
Hi my friend got charge with domestic violence last year and restraining order thia year he got charge again same person but physically hurt her broken nose and upper cheek we were wondering whats gonna happen to him and how many years he will do? And is he gonna be able to see his kids?
answered on Sep 22, 2017
It sounds like there was a restraining order in effect when this incident occurred. He could go to prison for multiple years, but more facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. The court will need to look at his prior record, too. These injuries sound serious and it's likely he could... View More
We got into a huge fight and in my anger I called the police and now he is in jail awaiting a court date. He accidentally hurt me in the fight when he was just trying to grab his notebook back from me and now the cops are pressing charges even though he didn't try to hurt me at all. Please any... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2017
This is a fact pattern that frequently emerges when there is a false allegation of domestic violence and the alleged victim doesn't want to prosecute. You should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. It sounds like your boyfriend has a viable defense to the charge.
So my wife and I are separating. She is more than likely filing for divorce. We've already been to court back in April this year as she filed for a restraining order against me. The restraining order was denied in court and we were both given joint legal custody of our 1 year old daughter. We... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2017
The domestic violence conviction does not help your case, but it's still possible to obtain joint legal custody and physical custody. It's difficult to predict what a family court will do, especially with limited information. In any event you are not seeing your child and would like to.... View More
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