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He has served his time in jail, been in rehab and therapy. He has also been volunteering at a church and is starting batterer’s intervention classes. He has worked hard to be better for us and I am no longer fearful. I want to work on our marriage and family. I do not believe in divorce and... View More 
answered on Nov 4, 2024
What you’ve set out there looks pretty good. You might want to consider asking the judge to make the dvo no unlawful contact rather than to just dismiss it. I think the odds go up if you ask for no unlawful contact.
He is an abusive alcoholic and manipulated messages staged photos and just straight out lied.. I guess because he went first nobody will listen to me the things he does are not illegal but they are very manipulative and they're emotionally traumatizing to my child
Im needing to know what my options are, I got with my husband in 2020 and he knew that my health was bad and he was fine with supporting me and even insisted on me not trying to work that I try and apply for disability so I'm still fighting for that currently. I depend on him for absolutely... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2024
It doesn’t sound like abandonment but it does sound like you need to separate from him. There are a number of services that can help you financially once you are away from him. It’s tough to be faced with this anytime, especially silly if you are ill, but the time to make a new start is now.
answered on Oct 22, 2024
Anyone who witnesses you with the victim could testify that the two of you were together.
I had a dvo against my husband that he broke 4 times and the last time he broke it he strangled me. The commonwealth took over the case and charged him with strangulation in the first degree and breaking dvo multiply times. He was able to get out of jail and go straight to courthouse with his... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2024
I'm really sorry to hear about everything you've been through. It’s important to reach out to a lawyer who can review the details of your case and advise you on possible legal actions. They can help determine if there were any violations of your rights and who might be responsible.... View More
My ex placed a protective order against me issued 09/04/24. No contact has been made since 08/23/24 until today when petitioner reached out on two different occasions.
answered on Oct 11, 2024
He can’t violate the protective order unless he has once against him, only you can. Do not have any contact until or unless the Court amends that order.
Why did they charge me with domestic violence with a minor when we’re two grown adults, wasn’t any kids involved! This looks so bad on my record, like, I would never hurt a kid !!
answered on Aug 30, 2024
There is not enough information provided to properly answer your question.
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
When someone is unincarcerated with a bond of 0 and has charges with pending commitment, it means they are not currently in jail. The term "bond of 0" suggests they were released without needing to pay bail. This is often referred to as being released on their own recognizance.... View More
The victim to assault was trying to enter my home I have witnesses can I fight this
answered on Jun 26, 2024
You should definitely tell your attorney about these witnesses and provide their contact information so that an investigator can go obtain written statements from these witnesses. You should maintain friendly relationships with these witnesses and periodically check in with them to ensure you know... View More
Defendant wasn’t able to make it to court due to working out of town, so it was changed from an EPO to a DVO. I would like to try and work through issues with counseling and would like to drop the charges
answered on Jun 11, 2024
You’ll need to file a motion to set aside and dismiss in the court that issued the DVO.
My ex got a epo against me on may 17th I was arrested for epo violation that I never committed and may 22nd the epo was dismissed/no findings I have court June 3rd for the epo violation. Can I even be charged still if it was dismissed
answered on May 31, 2024
Yes. You can bc the epo was in effect when she alleged you violated it.
answered on May 15, 2024
If you are not involved, there is no reason for you to contact the prosecutor. No.
What does it mean when the judge is awaiting an order from the prosecutor?
answered on Feb 22, 2024
Just what it says. The judge apparently asked the prosecutor to prepare an order for the judge to sign and the judge is waiting on that order.
He was just put on misdemeanor probation, a motion was filed from victim and attorneys office that he has continued abuse with proof and this came up on the website…
Next MOTION NOT REQUIRING HEARING iS scheduled for 02/14/2024 at 9:01 PM.
Now it’s back to what it said since... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
It is a procedural commentary and it appears as though the 2024 date is remanded and the 2025 date will be the next review. Looks like good news.
In KENTUCKY- facing assault fourth degree, public intoxication 1st & 2nd offense, breaking terms of release on an ROR,& criminal mischief. Separate dates of charge but they’re making me go to court at the same time for both. The respondent is my baby daddy ‘& he has asked for... View More
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answered on Feb 7, 2024
In Kentucky, facing charges such as fourth-degree assault, public intoxication, breaking terms of release on an ROR, and criminal mischief presents a serious legal situation that could potentially lead to jail time, depending on the specifics of your case, your criminal history, and the discretion... View More
I had filed the petition in July and a judge granted a 3 year dvo in August after having a 14 day epo
answered on Jan 27, 2024
You will have to go back to court and ask the judge to dismiss it.
I want to get this case published as me being one of the victims , I’m trying to see how I go about this situation .
Criminal summons was for a car accident where my ex had cancelled the insurance policy on me shortly after the wreck so that it didn’t count on her insurance and I would get stuck with everything. I was unaware this had happened and I thought I was covered. I missed the court date to it due to no... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
Hire a lawyer to redocket them immediately and recall warrants and you can probably avoid being arrested.
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