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We're all adults who live together. Sometimes he comes home and and spazzes out throwing thing and tearing stuff up. He says he does it because he wants to. I told him he needs to chill out thats when he got in my face making threats. He said he's been waiting on it and he's ready... View More 
I've been on the run for 3 or so years now for simple battery and child cruelty in two different county's is there a limitations on the warrants if all the charges are misdemeanors? I haven't been arrested for either county's
He got put in jail for domestic violence on me (the mother of his child ) I’m not sure if cps got called on him cause it all happened out side while she was inside I’m not sure if it’s smart to let him see her we have a no contact order so it would have to go thru someone else can I keep her... View More
We are going through a divorce now. She is trying to say that I was the aggressor. The deputies even took pictures. When she bite me now the sheriff's office says there is no record of it.
answered on Jul 3, 2024
If you called the police there is typically a police report, whether charges were pressed or not. If there is no report for some odd reason, unfortunately, you will not have any proof to submit in Court. I would urge you to hire an attorney to represent you in this divorce so they can gather the... View More
My husband's ex wife filed a stalking complaint against me. She was granted a tpo.
This was filed on 5/14/2024. My hearing isn't until 6/20/2024. I have filed a motion to dismiss on the grounds that I am not receiving a full hearing within 30 days. The judge's assistant... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2024
If a judge says you have to appear then you have to appear. And I believe your motion to dismiss is going to be denied as well.
i came clean about self-harming and my reasoning but because it blamed them and their actions, they made me say i did it for attention or they were kicking me out
answered on Apr 16, 2024
A suit for damages is potentially possible, but there is a lot to consider before then. I advise you call some local family lawyers to talk about Emancipation, and then you can get some guidance as to your rights as well. You can be the victim of a tortious action by your parents and accrue a... View More
I have sole legal custody and physical custody of my children. my ex-husband is not allowed to contact us and I have a restraining order. Can I terminate parental rights? he also has not paid child support and over a year due to being incarcerated on domestic violence charges against me. What can I... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
Well it sounds like your ex-husband was abusive to you and a terrible spouse, I am not seeing why a court would at this point terminate his parental rights. By your own account he's not permitted to contact you. Does this extend your child? What rights can he presently exercise while he is in... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
The Public Defender will get involved if there is a criminal issue, and if DFCS is involved you need representation ASAP.
There are several churches and charities that offer some financial assistance and referrals, especially if there has been abuse involved.
Do not wait to get... View More
I understand that a second FV Battery is enhanced to a felony but cant find any information for a second FV conviction if the subsequent conviction is Simple battery and not Battery.
His sentence for the FV Battery he was 120 days jail time.
As a repeat offender I expected some sort... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2024
Prior convictions under Georgia's Family Violence Act involving the same putative victim should result in mandatory felony charges for new DV arrests, however it is not so simple due to the overwhelming demands currently placed on the prosecuting agencies in GA.
Lots of reasons why the... View More
So today my boyfriend and I were arguing about our 4 month old baby. He had her since Thursday and was supposed to have her until Tuesday. We were supposed to go to lunch earlier but we had got into a little petty disagreement and decided against going so I went to run errands instead and he kept... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2024
I take it someone was arrested?
Often times when a 3rd party calls the authorities the investigators are unwilling to slow down and actually investigate what happened, as it is faster and easier to just start arresting folks.
IF you or your BF were arrested, BE CAREFUL and get an... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2024
The standard pathway is the same as with all criminal allegations. The state will review the reports, issue an accusation or indictment (or dismiss), and eventually the court will schedule and arraignment.
More importantly, this is the time when your BF can gain an advantage by retaining... View More
Hx of killing, stealing, play victim social psycho criminal narc. Locked me up as escapgoat, to throw sherriff off them I witness to much. My now ex boyfriend threatened to kill me and his son. I was told my ex boyfriend is reason; his son in prison and my (ex boyfr) threatening to kill his son... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
I understand that you're in a difficult and potentially dangerous situation involving organized crime and threats. If you have credible information about criminal activities, your safety and the safety of others are of utmost importance.
In cases where someone in prison faces threats,... View More
Defendant is being prosecuted on 4 charges. One being a FV charge where I am victim. There was no stay away order or no contact order established upon bail. He has since moved to another county and I do not have the means to travel 3 hours away to request protection. Can the solicitor general... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2023
You certainly need to raise the issue with the State as they can motion for additional protections as part of the prosecution. The DA's office generally has a victim/witness advocate and they should be able to assist, as it is generally a pretty easy ask if there is justification.
Victim in criminal indictment filed waiver of rights to clerk office, district attorney office and judge
Indicating Victim wishes not to proceed with prosecution as part of official record, does this mean prosecution must end
answered on Dec 12, 2023
The eventual charging decision rests solely with the State, as much as that kind of prospective evidence makes actually carrying the charge more difficult. A good lawyer will do you well in this kind of situation as the change in allegations can create new avenues for state prosecution. Travel... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2023
There is way too much to unpack there without details.
First of all, if anyone is under threat then law enforcement needs to be called if only to ensure safety AND create a neutral witness to any child related issue.
A lawyer will need to obtain substantial additional details... View More
11/19/2023 Hello. I have a group of Africans that stole my identity claiming they own me. They forged fraudulent paperwork claiming they're married to me,claiming they're my financial responsibility. Claiming they own me. I found out they all served 20 years at Century Correctional... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2023
It doesn't quite work like that but you certainly need to pursue the folks trying to harm you. Since you are a victim of the fraud you need to make the appropriate reports with the appropriate authorities, as different agencies have different obligations/duties and are not going to be able to... View More
My ex and I divorced in Colorado. I reside in Georgia and he is in New York City. He is a vet with PTSD. He told me 24 days ago, along with his other ex, that he thinks about killing himself daily. He continued to talk about just wanting to end his life, while talking about his other ex and I... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
If you want the courts intervention before the father's next scheduled visit, you will have to immediately file for a modification an have the father served. Then ask the court for an emergency hearing and in that request it will have to specify the reasons for the urgency. If not, you will... View More
ex has history of FV with a FV Battery guilty plea in 2016 & FV Simple Battery charges pending jury trial both I was victim to.
I learned of a domestic dispute during a visitation weekend. There was drinking involved while at a friends pool, my ex was yelling at g/f and her 8yo and... View More
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answered on Oct 29, 2023
You telling him to take you to court about parenting time is contempt. However, if the parenting plan allows for him to pick up the child from daycare on his weekends, and he has chosen not to, you may not be held in contempt. If you feel that parenting time would put your child in a dangerous... View More
Ex husband placed gun TO my forehead threaten to kill me, I was pregnant and all my children in the home I had three other children I called the sheriffs depart or 911 they came out, met with my ex-husband and said that they were not going to make an arrest on him, even though he admitted on... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2023
That is INSANE!!! I cant believe it! Is there another law enforcement agency in your county such as a local police agency?
The GBI is the next step if the locals wont do anything, thats nuts!! You may also want to call the press, but really a local lawyer should get involved at that... View More
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