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I have an order of protection for me and my children he is in jail looking at prison time for drugs. I have now been seeing my boyfriend for a few months and he wants us to move in with him to keep us safe. My husband has told me many times the only way I was leaving him is in a body bag. But... View More 
answered on Jun 16, 2020
You talk about your divorce in your question. Have you filed for divorce? If you have, then I would talk to your attorney about how to proceed. If you have not filed, then I would get an attorney and file as soon as possible.
my nephews i guess now ex keeps knowingly violating the order of protection.My mom has run her off several times.now last night she had him arrested for violating.there both at fault.But she gets off scott free.
answered on Jun 13, 2020
Generally, there are 2 ways that our firm does orders of protection. If you need one immediately, and you are not in litigation, then you usually go to the local police department. If the order is violated, you can call the police to arrest the person in violation. If you have an order of... View More
In my face which was not true at all ! & I had stated right then to the police that he didn't do that & they wouldnt listen to me & still said they were giving him domestic violence we already have court in 2 months , & I don't want to press any charges against him at this... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2020
I'm unsure whether he will be able to bond out but you can call the jail and see if there is a bond. Keep in mind that if he is bonded out he will likely have bond conditions that forbid him from having contact with you (the victim). He will need to hire an attorney to gather all the... View More
I have evidence of his behavior and leaving my home is not an option. How should I proceed?
answered on May 19, 2020
Contact a divorce attorney in the county you live in immediately. An experienced attorney should be able to assist you with asking the Judge to order your Husband to leave the home if such an option seems viable. At least this is true under Tennessee law. I am unsure which law would apply to your... View More
He can be explosive destructive and violent and I fear him receiving the paperwork would set him off and make things worse
answered on May 19, 2020
When you file the complaint for divorce your husband will be served the papers. If you fear he will get violent then I wouldn't be alone with him. Try to make arrangements to stay somewhere else. Don't put yourself in a potentially dangerous situation.
Can a diversion program be extended? If you was in a diversion program and completed all task before the deadline, but failed to stay out of trouble can the diversion be extended?
answered on May 15, 2020
Need a bit more information before your question can be addressed.
Would a lawyer be able to attempt to work some kind of an agreement in lieu of a dvo to prevent me from not being able to possess a firearm due to my job?
answered on May 14, 2020
I can only assume that DVO means a domestic violence order. There are exceptions if what you are referring to is an order of protection action, however you need the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. Do not respond with any specifics of any allegations as social media such as this... View More
Their partner shot me twice once in my elbow and once in my lung that collapsed it they took my car as evidence what do I need to do and can I get my car back was this self defence
answered on May 14, 2020
According to your facts it appears to be self defense however, this is a serous situation and an experienced attorney is needed to help and protect you.
answered on May 11, 2020
It is now the State's case and it is up to them whether they want to dismiss or prosecute. It's important that you call the DA's office and talk to them and see what they plan to do with the case.
He has taken the information off my license and has my social security number and has already set up a credit karma account for me. I am in a program in which the government assigned me an address. But I’m afraid of him using my information when it comes to tax time (since I can legally claim the... View More
answered on May 9, 2020
If you have an attorney, then tell your attorney. It sounds as if you are in a divorce proceeding and he may have violated the automatic injunction. If you do not have an attorney, get one.
I signed my statement and I actually started the altercation. If I say that in court could I be facing jail time ?
answered on May 9, 2020
You will probably not go to jail but you do need to call and straighten out the details. I would call the DA office and talk to the DA or witness coordinator about the issue. If they wont talk to you then make sure to give all the details on the defendant's court date. You will be the main... View More
I have been under an ex parte order of protection for 6 months. Does this violate my due process rights?
answered on May 8, 2020
At this time the Tennessee Supreme Court has issued Orders continuing Order of Protections until it determines it is relatively safe to conduct hearings. So, no under these circumstances your rights have not been violated. If you do not have an attorney, you need to get one asap.
The victim showed up at the defendants residence me and my boyfriend and wont leave so i made him leave so he wouldn't get in trouble is that not violating the order for the victim to come to the defendants residence
answered on Apr 29, 2020
No it is not. If this happens again to make sure that the defendant does not get into trouble I would call the police and let them know what is going on.
No contact order in place due to aggravated assault and the victim showed up at defendants residence does the victim violate the order? what should the defendant do?
answered on Apr 29, 2020
The defendant needs to call his/her attorney, police, as well as document and save any proof that the victim made first contact. The victim does not have bond restrictions from seeing the defendant, However, the police and attorney need to be made aware of the situation to protect the defendant.
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answered on Apr 15, 2020
Irregardless of what happens, do not plead guilty to Domestic Assault under any circumstances except with Diversion. Jail is not the problem, ruining your life forever with a conviction is worst than many felonies. Trial and even Appeal is worth the risk.
answered on Mar 21, 2020
They vary depend on how many times the case has been reset or people have been subpoenaed. You can call the clerk office and they will be happy to tell you the costs.
This would be several hundred miles out of state. Not like Southaven or Olive Branch from Memphis.
answered on Mar 20, 2020
You need to check your bail conditions. That issue should be addressed.
This occurred in my office where I needed to restrain my brother who is not well mentally and has been going through a very difficult time over the last 3 years (divorce, loss of kids, loss of job, depression, recovering addict, self medicating, anger issues, etc..). I was worries about him... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2020
No one can tell you what your brother will testify to at trial. If he is under subpoena, he has to show up. I assume there is a stay away order of some kind. Your best option is to retain counsel. That person can talk with your brother and give you a better idea of the outcome of your case.
My boyfriend has a pending domestic assault case with me (Minor bruise to the arm). Part of his bond was that he was to have no contact with me. We got back together and he moved into my house while this was pending and we got into a fight that resulted in a bruise on my arm and him spitting on my... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2020
Yes, the Attorney General can prosecute whether you want or not. This happens all the time. The best thing you can do is to not contact him, talk with his attorney and be prepared to testify.
I asked the cops to assist me in obtaining my possessions because my ex boyfriend refused to give them to me after an argument and he ended up leaving a bruise on my arm. I told 3 deputies I did not want charges pressed and I never did a statement or signed anything. They assisted me with getting... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2020
The state can decide to charge him whether or not you want to have him charged. If you are served with a summons, then yes you have to go to court. Although in my experience, if the victim refuses to show up at court, the court issue a bench warrant. However, it is very possible that the court... View More
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