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answered on Jun 23, 2021
MORE INFO NEEDED.
LAW IS FACT-DRIVEN.
IN THAT REGARD I WOULD ENCOURAGE YOU TO TYPE UP ALL THE FACTS AND MAKE AN APPT FOR A FREE CONSULTATION WITH A CRIMINAL LAWYER IN YOUR AREA.
YOU MAY HAVE TO MEET WITH MORE THAN ONE AND IF YOU HAVE EVERYTHING TYPES UP YOU WON'T HAVE... View More 
If I lied when calling cops about dv about some of the other questions they asked (has he ever done this or that) and said yes and now i got a subpoena to be at court can I plead the 5th? I mean I read they can charge you if you lied.
answered on Jun 14, 2021
lying to the police is not a good thing.
you should discuss your plight with a criminal lawyer, at a consultation, asap.
many DV victims later say they lied, so the odds are that the police and DA will not believe you.
i dont want to try no more few years ago she left us and went w a guy and my daughter said he touched her .i filed for custody and gave me temporarily because she never showed up. but i wanted my kids to be w her , so i tried to work w her and her drinking got worse and her anger got worse. she... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2021
MORE INFO NEEDED...WHAT IS THE QUESTION.
NORMALLY THE QUESTION IS WHETHER THE VICTIM SPOUSE CAN DROP THE CHARGES...............THE ANSWER IS NO.
THE VICTIM IS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THUS THE DA HAS TO DROP CHARGES.
HOWEVER, IF YOU RETAIN A LAWYER S/HE CAN... View More
My girlfriend has been arrested for the second time for domestic violence. I want to leave, but I want to take our cat with me also. I am being forced to move out for being a victim.
answered on Jun 9, 2021
more info needed.
a lawyer would want to review the lease and have a more complete understanding of the facts. Who has the lease?
i assume the domestic violence was in your apartment and you were the victim and the landlord is afraid of a repeat performance?
was this the... View More
4/14/18 DVRO/Stipulation -ordered R' to make paymnts directly to P' every 15th of month for support. 2 month payments were received with memo "Support". 8/14/18 We reconciled, during this time R' would transfer funds to my account for household, food, etc. none of these... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2021
MORE INFO NEEDED.
ADVICE FROM AN ATTORNEY IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE INFO REC'D.
IF YOU HAD A LAWYER, THAT IS THE PERSON TO WHOM YOU SHOULD POSE THE QUESTION.
S/HE HAS ALL THE INFO ON THE CASE AND ANY LAWYER ANSWERING HEREIN, I WOULD NOT TRUST OVER THAT OF MY INFORMED LAWYER.
Da da addvicate never represented me no evidence of a history 18yrs long judge Rita f Lin granted 643,$in restitution it been 3 yrs now there claiming stauit of limitations thank to the PO who never filed the clam
answered on Jun 2, 2021
MUCH MORE INFO NEEDED AND CLARITY ON WHAT IS NEEDED.
IF CASE WAS FILED YOU SHOULD HAVE A PUBLIC DEFENDER, IF NOT REQUEST ONE.
Wasn't in casino took dog out to potty security approached ?about my Id in witch I had none boyfriend did .I was demanded to leave in a direction I did know at all I explained I'm not going that way and I'm going back inside to buy breakfast and then I was going to leave I... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2021
Contact a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)--they give free consults. It's possible you have a case though I'm not sure if it is likely to cover the costs of bringing it.
So here's the situation: back in January the father of my daughter and her babysitter and her daughter (also the people I was living with) refused to let me leave the house with my daughter. I attempted to leave and due to being in similar situations in the past with my daughter father I... View More
answered on May 27, 2021
more info needed.
for an accurate answer, you need to consult with a family law (divorce) attorney.
Domestic violence is a criminal matter and you should have hired or had a public defender appointed to represent you on the criminal proceedings.
however, criminal lawyers... View More
I was told my a child support DA that bill is no longer in effect. However...I am reading different through research.
answered on May 26, 2021
this is not so much a criminal/domestic violence question as it is a Family Law issue.
maybe repost with family law attorneys.
For some reason, the court has the protective order in place until 2023. The case has been dismissed for months now. I called the court but they directed me to the distric attorney office and they give me the run around and aren’t sure why it’s still in place also. I need help please.
answered on May 25, 2021
more info needed.
why don't you make a consultation with a local criminal lawyer?
if the DA won't accommodate you then either you go pro per or retain a lawyer.
answered on May 23, 2021
did it happen in Hawaii?
California lawyers don't know anything about the law in Hawaii.
as a rule, the injured party (you), do not have the right/ability to drop charges.
the charges are by the State of California vs your husband.
you should consult with a... View More
I have a dvro that protects me and my children from their father. It states no contact directly or indirectly. He had his mother text me to ask if he could send the kids a video of him. And that he doesn’t want to violate the order but would like to send the video if I will allow it.
answered on May 18, 2021
IF IT SAYS DIRECT OR INDIRECT, THIS WOULD BE A VIOLATION.............
HOWEVER, DO YOU NOT WANT HIM TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR KIDS?
I AM SURE YOU WANT TO DO WHAT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE KIDS WHILE FOLLOWING THE LAW......
answered on May 15, 2021
I think you may be asking, "How do you drop domestic violence charges against someone?" The way criminal charges work is that the alleged victim does not have the legal authority to drop criminal charges against anyone (or to bring criminal charges against anyone). Instead, charges are... View More
Parents home in early March saying it would be for a couple of days - he has not left. He and I don’t get along and he pushed me the day he moved in. Can I get an emergency restraining order to have him leave so I can bring my father home? We live in Merced - California.
answered on May 14, 2021
I'm sorry to hear about your father. It's good you are able to see to his care. If you contact the County Superior Court, they will be able to direct you regarding the process for application of a restraining order. Seeking local counsel can provide you with the support and guidance... View More
answered on May 13, 2021
more info will be needed
obviously, you need to get a lawyer either private or by requesting the court appoint the public defender at the arraignment.
write out all the facts and have any wits do the same so the lawyer can evaluate the case and determine if it was self defense or... View More
I am the victim, I never asked for the criminal one and I dont want the original one
answered on May 11, 2021
courts really look at the victim as the State of California.........what you want is often not important to the DA/Court.
consult with his underlying lawyer for guidance.
My son is the caregiver for the owner of the property. The property owner is disabled with MS and cannot live alone. The person who filed gave FALSE information, her allegations are lies. She was arrested for calling him a fagot and rested arrest, If he has to leave is friend the owner will have... View More
answered on May 11, 2021
you need to make an appt with a lawyer asap.
there may be some Americans with Disability Act violations or Elder Abuse Law issues.
find a lawyer in your area
My Wife of 3 months has issued a temporary domestic restraining order against me with false allegations. She is an alcoholic and has blackouts in which she becomes irrationally violent, She strikes me, verbally assaults me, and has threatened me with a knife before. I have a recording of once such... View More
answered on May 11, 2021
THE BEST ADVICE I COULD GIVE IS FOR YOU TO CONSULT WITH A LAWYER TO GO OVER ALL THE FACTS.
THE FACTS PRESENTED SUGGEST THAT YOU COULD USE A RO TOO.
IS THERE A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRIMINAL CHARGE PENDING?
IF SO AND YOU CAN'T AFFORD A LAWYER, ASK THE COURT TO APPOINT A... View More
I live in California. It was a misdemeanor. I was 18. I'm scared with these new gun purpose gun laws. Open carry is scary.
answered on Apr 28, 2021
10-year Ban under California law from date of DV conviction. There is however a Federal lifetime ban on firearms.
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