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answered on Feb 20, 2017
Yes, but records of those calls will be good evidence to refute their allegations. Give those to your attorney before the hearing on the case.
he calls me thru facebook and looks very worried and nervous but when i say i will come get him even though its not my day he says no it will just make it worse. his anxiety and stress just seems to be getting worse. he father and i have joint custody and shared placement since the divorce. his... View More 
answered on Feb 6, 2017
Work with his counselor and your best to help establish healthy co-parenting support. If it becomes necessary to modify the custody situation, meet with and retain an attorney to assist you.
answered on Dec 27, 2016
Depends on your school and board of ed policy. Your innocent until proven guilty so it makes sense to get an attorney who has experience in those types of matters, and handles cases before the judges in the county where the court will be sitting to represent you.
answered on Sep 26, 2016
Speak with an advocate, or an attorney. The judges will likely have some important questions for you that you should be ready for.
parent find out at night when bath and brought him to hospital and file a report, this happen on last Friday. police is still claim on investigation but parent think that the department is not going to do much because the officer question if the child had sat on something hot and got burn or did... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2016
Charges need to be pressed by the police and /or attorney general's office. A civil suit is possible if it can be shown that it happened at the daycare. Suggest the parents contact an attorney who provides free consultations.
It was logged as a simple assault, but the domestic advocate told me to be sure I tell the prosecutor that I am pregnant and that he is fully aware of it. I am in the middle of a custody dispute for our son, and he's acted out more than once in front of my child against me. I'm just... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2016
Work with your attorney to ensure the case is well presented.
answered on Aug 31, 2016
Depending on what the "law of the case"(previous court orders etc) is/are, you MAY have many different options. Gather those documents and meet with an attorney with experience in these matters.
the issue was between him and his friend but because I was there on-site they charged him with a domesticI also was charged with a disorderly because I argued the fact that nothing happened they say they have witnesseswhich the only witnesses there was the friend and his girlfriend so I need to... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2016
It sounds a bit confusing. Retain an attorney to assist you. Husbands and their girlfriends often encounter friction with the wife. If the charges are against him for assault on his girlfriend, you are not part of that case. If your case has not been disposed where he was charged for domestic... View More
My fiance and I were arguing and he grabbed my wrist to prevent me from turning my back on him. My sister heard the argument from another room and forced herself into the room where I was. My fiance explained that she was getting into our business and tried to get her to leave. She refused and got... View More
answered on May 6, 2016
You should meet with, consult, and retain an attorney to assist you. These matters are not as easy to resolve as many people first think.
I called police on my husband of 15 years, he was arrested for domestic assault & domestic disorderly. I didn't file a statement & want the case dismissed, can I? He has no prior convictions beyond driving violations from 20+ years ago.
answered on Dec 10, 2015
The case is now in the hands of the prosecutor and the judge. They have the authority to decide if the case will be dismissed. hopefully, he retained a good attorney to assist him in navigating the process. Without your cooperation, it is very difficult for them to make a case. Judges are very... View More
Also could i have it dropped to just an assult? would this be considered his second offense if he had prior domestic charges as a minor? Can that be used against him?
answered on May 12, 2015
Meet, and retain an attorney to assist you. The court is very hesitant to "drop charges" in DV cases as tacit witness/victim intimidation is a constant concern.The prosecution/AG decides what amended charges are appropriate usually through a plea bargain negotiation with his attorney.
answered on May 12, 2015
Consult with an attorney to see if you are entitled to invoke your 5th amendment rights in the particular circumstances. If you are the defendant, you certainly do not have to testify.
answered on Apr 14, 2015
They may . . . or they may not. If you are the victim and you do not wish to pursue the case, do the alleged perpetrator, the judiciary, and yourself a favor. Tell the advocate that you do not wish to pursue the case. Not showing up is a waste of resources.
answered on Mar 27, 2015
When you have a problem like this, it is best to see an attorney and retain them to assist you. If you cannot afford a private attorney, the public defender assigned to your case will advise you of the consequences you are facing.
answered on Mar 27, 2015
This is an excellent question to discuss with your defense attorney in a confidential meeting. Generally, attorneys cannot guarantee any results, and if they are, be VERY suspicious of any such promises.
answered on Mar 27, 2015
When you have a problem like this, it is best to see a criminal defense attorney and retain them to assist you. They will know the appropriate motion to propound on the court in such a situation.
answered on Mar 27, 2015
When you have a problem like this, it is best to consult with law enforcement authorities. They will have some questions about the delay in reporting what sounds like a serious crime.
answered on Mar 27, 2015
When you have a problem like this, it is best to see a criminal defense attorney and retain them to assist you.
answered on Mar 27, 2015
Possibly, IF the judge approves her free and voluntary request. When you have a problem like this, it is best to see an attorney and retain them to assist you.
answered on Jul 15, 2014
If he has plead guilty, there is likely a conviction now on his record. He should meet with a qualified criminal attorney or the attorney who represented him in the case where he pled guilty and review the particulars. I am not sure what you mean by "get out"(of jail?) or the conviction -... View More
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