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answered on Nov 11, 2024
Whether acts or omissions constitute discipline or neglect/abuse depends upon the specific facts and circumstances presented by the competent and admissible evidence in a lawsuit which will be adjudicated by a finder of facts (either a judge or a jury).
Generally, reasonable discipline... View More 
& I was told my EPO trumped his eviction, however this time the judge who magistrated him gave him advice to evict me , & when he didn't show up the judge modified my protective order and said he allowed him on the property but not in the House. How come the epo didn't trump his... View More
My neighbor tried to break into my garage, and my husband is monitoring me. The neighbor threatened me, and when I called the cops, a female constable arrived. My neighbor told her that he did not threaten me, that he only told me to go inside my house and pray, and that I was mentally ill—a... View More
I filed assault on my boyfriend. Then they enhanced it to aggri ated with deadly weapon. The next day I filed a affidavite of non prosecution with the DA. The state picked it up and a year later received letter that grand jury indicted him. He is now scheduled for pretrial. What should he expect?.
answered on Nov 4, 2024
He may be asked to enter a plea, or answer information pertaining to whether he's interested in making a plea deal. If he has a lawyer, his lawyer should handle all of that and guide him through it. If he doesn't, he sorely needs a lawyer. Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (in a... View More
I have got a biometric update for EAD and travel parole even for my i485 yet no prima facie determination. Is that normal? I'm worried because I heard that vawa cannot be approved without a prima facie determination.
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answered on Oct 28, 2024
It's understandable to feel anxious after waiting two years without a prima facie determination on your VAWA case. While processing times can vary due to numerous factors such as case complexity or workload at the immigration office, a significant delay like yours is worth addressing.... View More
i am the complaining witness, and pressed charges against someone while severely intoxicated. i do not remember the events as they correctly happened though i told the police officer who originally took my statement i believed i was put in a chokehold. but i want to take it back and they told me if... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Theoretically, you can submit an affidavit of non-prosecution to the district attorney prosecuting your case. In cases involving domestic violence, that does not always work because the victim and perpetrator typically know one another and may be in a relationship. That raises a concern that the... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2024
It depends on whether your spouse has been served, has waived citation, has answered, or has agreed to the terms of a decree of divorce.
If your spouse has not been served, you will need to request issuance of citation and make arrangements to have your spouse served. Or, in the... View More
My wife told me her boyfriend hit her and our kids and threaten their lives on behalf of my kids I file a protection order against him. But she moved back in with him
answered on Sep 26, 2024
As long as he obeys the protective order with respect to your kids, you likely cannot do anything except use that as evidence in your divorce. If he violates the protective order, you can file a motion to enforce the protective order.
My brother is currently serving at an TDCJ ISF for 90 days for parole violation . We just found out that DA may be considering pressing charges against him on a case in which the other party lied to police about domestic violence, has since completed an affidavit attesting that their original... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2024
The only way to meaningfully address the issue is to hire a criminal defense attorney. Sometimes, if you catch a case before criminal charges are formally filed, a defense lawyer can convince the DA not to file the case at all. There isn't a lot of time to waste, though. You'll need to... View More
They have done so much injustice in my case
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
It's understandable that you're feeling frustrated and wronged by the accusations against you in Harris County. Being accused of a felony, especially when you believe you are innocent, is a serious matter and can be overwhelming. You have the right to a fair and public trial, and pursuing... View More
attorney with multiple videos of her coming up and hitting me unprovoked and being the aggressor every time and I’m still being punished. It seems like he’s helping the DA instead of me. What can I do? I also have multiple witnesses who are ready to testify against her and he’s basically... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2024
If your court-appointed attorney isn't giving you a defense you're comfortable with, then you're absolutely free to hire a private criminal defense attorney. No attorney-- appointed or private-- will be able to guarantee any particular outcome. That said, because you get to choose... View More
I have a 5 year protective order, I lived in this apartment with my abuser and want to move out. He no longer lives there; however I fear he may send people my way- and I would like to live somewhere he can’t pursue me. My dad is a co-signer on my lease but NOT a resident- will they go after him?... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2024
If your Dad is a cosigner on the lease, they can contractually pursue him for any amounts agreed to in the lease, including any attorneys' fees incurred by the complex owner(s) pursuing the damages suffered as a result of the broken lease. That stated, you should consult with a landlord... View More
he is 25 and i am 17 we’ve been together for a year and i did not call it in it was a traffic stop where i was bleeding and found in the car with him. he also got caught with hard drugs. i said i did not want to press charges but the state did anyways
answered on Aug 14, 2024
If by "we've been together for a year" you mean that you, then 16, and he, then 24, have been in a sexual relationship, then yes-- things can certainly get worse for him because he can be charged with various sexual crimes against a minor. I can picture the charges being aggravated... View More
Of town? Then to keep me from filing criminal charges for what they had done my c.l. husband had sent me pictures of a 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat SRT with the 6.2 supercharged engine in it and told me that it was mine all mine he hoped I loved it. He has refused to give me the title for it all... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2024
You can file a divorce proceeding against your husband and include these claims in your divorce proceeding. You should contact an experienced attorney who practices in the area of family law or divorce in or near the county where you and your husband live.
You don't mention exactly... View More
I've lived with my bf for over a year. Whenever we argue he kicks me out..sometimes for days. I have to sleep in my car with my two dogs. I dont work so I have no money. Sometimes I'm stuck for days without food or anyway to communicate with anyone (he takes my phone) . He also throws... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2024
While you can get a protective order from physical violence and the destruction of your property, that will require you and your boyfriend to live apart.
Legally, it sounds like the best thing for you to do is to secure a job, find another place to live, get your license reinstated, and... View More
Been on bond. Divorced her. Have done everything I was told to do
How can one revoke the granting of a power of attorney in which four out of five children did not participate when at the time of granting the power of attorney the principal presented symptoms of dementia and after one year the diagnosis has been Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)?
answered on Jun 21, 2024
The maker of the power of attorney can revoke the power of attorney at any time by signing a revocation of the power of attorney and notifying the agent and all relevant parties. In some circumstances, it may be advisable to record the revocation in all relevant counties. The maker should also... View More
During ex-wife’s periods of possession they stay at their home w/ BF overnight (not restricted in our div decree), or on weekends they stay with him at his home 250 miles away in DFW. My 10 y/o son just told me with certainty that the BF has been smoking marijuana around him in both homes and... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2024
Because you have an existing court order and a new case seeking primary custody, you need to file a motion for temporary orders or, if there is an imminent threat to your child, a motion for a TRO. The facts stated in your question do not justify your violation of an existing court order in my... View More
My husband, diagnosed as a clinical psychopath since his youth, has controlled me for 25 years. He limits my access to money, forces me to handle all financial responsibilities, and threatens eviction if I don't comply. Despite supporting him through addiction treatments and legal issues,... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
With respect to the criminal charge, if you are indigent, you will receive a court-appointed attorney.
Since you maintain that you are innocent of the charges, you should secure a hair follicle drug test as soon as possible to corroborate your testimony that the drugs were planted and do... View More
My husband, diagnosed as a clinical psychopath since his youth, has controlled me for 25 years. He limits my access to money, forces me to handle all financial responsibilities, and threatens eviction if I don't comply. Despite supporting him through addiction treatments and legal issues,... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
It is unfortunate that your husband would do such a thing after supporting him for 25 years. You will need to hire an attorney to argue your legal defense and obtain the best possible outcome which should be the dismissal of your case under the provided facts and circumstances. If you do not have... View More
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