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I was never arrested or charged for any crimes. The order says:
restrained from contacting the Petitioner, by email, text message, telephone, postal mail, or any other means. It is further ORDERED that the Respondent, shall be, and hereby is, restrained from coming about the Petitioner. It... View More 
I got a civil agreed restraining order in Knoxville tn in 2017 and I’m wondering if it restricts my right to own guns. I was never charged with any crime or arrested. I had a x girlfriend who got mad at me and filed a order of protection and I was a kid and didn’t know what to do so I got an... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
You will have to read the complete OP verbatim. They usually restrict firearm possession, but not always. However rarely are they extended past 1 year from the Order's entry. Yours is probably expired and of no effect. Why did your lawyer not tell you about any firearm restrictions?... View More
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answered on Nov 6, 2024
Yes
But the father has has lost parental rights in two occasions 2009 and 2011 from his still married wife but one of those children he knew wasn't his but the state took them all 4 but when I found out my sister was dead the police made me leave her with neighbor but because I wouldn't give... View More
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answered on Oct 6, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister and the difficulties you're facing right now. It sounds like you're going through an incredibly stressful and complex situation, especially with the care of your niece and the complications surrounding your mother's and... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
Yes ... Hire a lawyer to represent you on how to stay out of Court and trouble. It is delicate.
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answered on Aug 30, 2024
Hire a competent attorney. Do not plead guilty except with diversion. DA is worst than some felonies, so trial may be necessary. Leave victim alone.
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answered on Aug 30, 2024
No... Subject matter jurisdiction will be the State where the crime occurred.
My boyfriend and I got into a physical argument, he broke down the bathroom door and I bruised his shoulder. I contacted the police because I wanted the situation to be deescalated, we have never gotten into anything like this before. Obviously, he got charged with DV. We have a 2 month old at home... View More
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answered on Aug 13, 2024
DA is worse than some felonies, especially in Knox Co. Boyfriend needs an attorney. He should not plead guilty to DA under any circumstances except there is Diversion, Dismissal and Expungement. Period...
I believe the no contact order is too hash and not in the best interest of my family. I have been left to support (physically, emotionally and financially) our minor and disabled kids on my own. The police took it too far and even photographed existing scars as part of the assault.
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answered on Jul 15, 2024
File a Motion to Modify the Order with the issuing Court. Defendant will also need to be served.
Be taken. Is there any way to get them back in tn.
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
Misdemeanor Assault does not create a firearm disability, but Domestic Assault does. You need to get a certified copy of the Arrest Warrant/Judgment with the final disposition on it. Consult with a competent attorney. If non-domestic assault was the Judgment, then you will need to start using... View More
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answered on Jun 7, 2024
Something is not right. Either you took out an OP, a civil action, or the State charged Defendant with Domestic Assault., a crime. Written Interrogatories are in civil actions, not criminal prosecutions. It sounds like you filed an Order of Protection and now you have to put on proof.... View More
He knocked my tooth out, knowingly, intentionally,and purposely burned me with a cigarette and then kidnapped my children, which I should have had all custody rights to because we were not married and I have been trying to get my children back ever since, this man has stolen 400$ off my bank card,... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
I'm really sorry to hear about the situation you're facing. No one should be immune from the consequences of domestic violence, and your ex should be held accountable for his actions. If you have already taken out domestic violence paperwork, such as a restraining order, and it has not... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
I doubt attempted strangulation is a crime in Tennessee. But most likely a maximum of 8 years from the strangulation incident would be the SOL for a charging instrument to be issued or returned.
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Yes it is good so far. But when the victim testifies at the grand jury, you will get indicted. Be ready to hire an attorney, and do not talk about this incident.
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Many times until the SOL has run.
I am at the verge of filing a VAWA petition, based on repeated abuse suffered from my USC spouse. I intend to include my child (18-year old, single and lives in the U.S) as a derivative applicant on my i-360 petition, to enable him file both form i-485 and i-765 concurrently. Since I will be filing... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
The USCIS allow for the children of a principal applicant filing under VAWA to be included as derivative beneficiaries if they are unmarried and under 21 years of age. Therefore, your 18-year-old child can be included on your I-360 petition as a derivative beneficiary. No additional I-360 on his... View More
I am desirous of including my child (18 years old, he lives in the United States) as a derivative of my VAWA petition due to abuse from my USC spouse. I will be filing concurrently forms i-765 and i-485 along with the form i-360. Can my child also file forms i-765 and i-485 concurrently as well,... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
Yes, your child can indeed file forms I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) and I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) as a derivative beneficiary of your Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petition. When you file your Form I-360 (Petition for Amerasian,... View More
Protection order violation. Arrested, was homeless due to this false allegation. When out of jail I was not provided a court date and never was sent a summons or information on my next court date. The protection order was dropped due no one showing in court. However the violation was picked up by... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2024
Hire a TN attorney to take you to Court, probably off the Docket. If possible, get it dismissed.
Will it show up on a background check for K1visa?
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answered on Mar 19, 2024
It should have been expunged in the Court in which the charge was before. Call the Court Clerk and ask about your docket number. If not expunged, do it now.
She was charged with violating said order by calling me from jail. What is the punishment for this.
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
Apparently you are the victim, which she was not supposed to contact. You should have known that and should have hung up. Now she has probably violated bond conditions and could easily remain in jail pending trial. I recommend she get an attorney, and both of you keep quiet. Her lawyer can... View More
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