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I filed for an EPO and got denied
Will a warrant be issued we're I called I
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 
The cases are in 2 different counties. The EPO was dismissed but the pre-trial for the DV is not for another month.
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
This girl is trying to add Hispanic which is my sister's boyfriend who she wants as her boyfriend adding him on a restraining order and he said he didn't want no part of but she said her attorney is handling it so he didn't have to be there she's just writing his name without... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In cases involving restraining orders, the individual seeking the order can request that certain people be included in the order. However, typically, there needs to be a reasonable basis for including each person. This usually involves demonstrating to the court that the person named poses a threat... 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.
Charges are att. murder, strangulation - no injuries to either 2 individuals. Defendant came home early, concerned about pregnant wife bc the Ring camera was turned off and it never was before, and he worried about a break-in. He found his pregnant wife with another man, and after asking the man to... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2023
Yes. Thats a reasonable bond given the severity of the charges.
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answered on Nov 1, 2023
The police can enter a home without a search warrant or consent in a few limited circumstances. One of these circumstances is when the police have probable cause to believe that a domestic violence incident is in progress.
Probable cause means that the police have a reasonable basis to... View More
My ex wife was arrested for domestic violence against her current husband on Oct 16 2023. I had my daughter at the time and dropped her off the following Saturday and my ex told me nothing about it. When I picked my daughter up this Saturday she finally told me what happened and she was out on... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2023
Not without getting permission from the court first. Make a motion to limit their contact in the divorce case while the criminal case proceeds.
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