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It wasn't til a couple years later that I realized DA in my dom A&B trial had left out the fact there was reports made and not only did victim testify the incident wasnt reported to police her version slightly changed to match what she alleges I did to her this recent time And...the... View More
In Cleveland County Norman Oklahoma
ADA wants to meet with me, the "victim" of domestic violence to prevent charges before court. Will this help or hinder? Can't I just fax a statement on my boyfriend's behalf? They said no, but I don't see why not. Also, if I don't show up for court, can they file charges anyway?
He and I fought after drinking too much. I called the police. He was arrested. He has not been to see a judge yet. How do I get charges dropped?
While dating I made an account on my boyfriend’s Mac computer. After the breakup he went into my profile to get my iMessages. Once inside my profile (on his computer), without my permission. he found sexual fantasy text messages and is threatening to send them to my parents or destroy my chances... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2018
It is not, however you should contact the other party to advise they have no consent to access your private accounts. You should also seek to protect those accounts. Should those accounts be accessed, it can constitute an illegal “hacking,” and you should file a police report immediately.
I gave a false statement to police after I found my fiance in bed with another women. I was not in my right mind when i gave statement to police.
My wife is currently trying to divorce me. I show up at the courthouse with police records and photos proving I was physically assaulted by her. I also had DHS documents proving that she was considered to be neglectful towards our son. She shows up with nothing but her word and tears and my... View More
It was a couple common law married he was holding her in the room at gunpoint and the state is pressing charges. What is the likely sentence he would get for this. Is it jail time or prison time and about how many months or years.
answered on Mar 21, 2018
It's impossible to answer this one. His attorney can get a recommended sentence from the DA.
My boyfriend was charged with felony dom. assault/battery and felony kidnapping after he assaulted me and I had to call 911 because I was terrified. So now I'm curious if I will have to testify or something in court against him.
No police report filed do police still file a report an how do I find out
answered on Mar 16, 2018
Probably, ask at the police department. You may need to file an open records act request to get it. If you don't know how to do this, You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem.
I have witnessed them being called names and told they were useless. They want to get out because of their parent's constant bullying and denagrating behavior towards them. Can they move in with me without parental permission? I want to help them get out of there. They are not a disobedient... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2018
Ask your friend to Call DHS in Pryor for help with this. They can get your friend to a safe place. If your parents approve, it might be your home.
I have 2boys that are mentally disabled one of them tortured his older brother to the point he was petrified and couldn't
Fuction while the other boy was in my
Home and he is on probation already for
Domestic abuse
answered on Mar 6, 2018
You should call DHS Adult Protective Services and ask them for help with this issue. They have lots of options, and I'm sure they can provide assistance. Good Luck.
Left ex and moved out of state and now i have a warrant
answered on Feb 21, 2018
Yes, as are all felonies. Your best bet would be to voluntarily return to Oklahoma. You should have an attorney to represent you when you surrender. The Warrant will then be recalled. It really beats all of the inconvenience and cost associated with arrest where you now live, and perhaps days in... View More
Arrested, never arraigned, just released. DHS did investigation since foster child was in our care, found isolated incident, no referrals made. It was a scuffle over cell phone which ex took due to unwanted divorce (still staying in same residence), woke me up middle night, taunting, angry over... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
Don't worry about the old incident? Just file now, and be prepared to prove your claims.
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answered on Feb 17, 2018
Probably not. Most judges, as a condition of his bond will order he have no contact with the victim.
Someone told me that even though I named my child and age in the additional petitioner information box to the right that I have to name child in with mine in the petitioner box where it says "and or on the behalf of minor family member(s)" for child to be under the no contact order if... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2018
To give an option on a legal document would require seeing the document. Best thing to do is meet with an attorney and after reviewing the document they will be able to answer your questions.
answered on Feb 9, 2018
You should consult an experienced Immigration Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem .
My niece tried meth a few times, realized how far she had let herself go. She contacted her parents for support, has begun counseling, and asked her parents to give her random drug tests(at her cost) to hold her accountable. She is married, her husband has been on marijuana/drugs for a very long... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2018
His threats are a crime, called extortion. She should keep his texts about this, and tell her divorce lawyer about them, and her drug history. Tell her not to worry about this. Police won't do anything about it.
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