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I was involved in a domestic violence/sexual assault incident with someone whom was once close to me. I wrote to him "If you do not pay me back, I will have you arrested". I did not know of extortion, so I didn't know it would be an issue until the detective on my case brought it up.... View More 
answered on Nov 20, 2020
You committed extortion when you threatened to call the police if you were not paid. That does not change whether you have a meritorious and valuable legal claim for the wrongdoing that was being done. It just gives the "victim" of the extortion the right to file a lawsuit against you,... View More
There are 3 sections filled on my husband 245(a)(4) strangling but no proof, 273.5(a) bruise on arm proof, 273.5(a) no proof. Will the court solve it as a single case or multiple? He already got a restraining order. So is the case solved ? I’m stuck in India, is there any online portal where I... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2020
more info needed.
For Riverside County: : Access to the Public Portal is available on the Court’s website under Online Services > Search
Court Records
go to county and courthouse involved.
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you say 3 counts? if all from the same... View More
During this time I had a domestic violence RO against me I knew I couldn't buy or have any guns, my question is, now that my RO is over, will I be able to buy weapons or will it affect me still in any way?
answered on Nov 11, 2020
MORE INFO NEEDED.
THE BEST PERSON TO ASK THAT QUESTION OF IS THE LAWYER WHO REPRESENTED YOU ON THE MATTER.
S/HE WILL KNOW THE JUDGES ORDERS.
answered on Nov 9, 2020
MORE INFO NEEDED.
I ASSUME YOU HAD A LAWYER WHEN YOU WENT TO COURT. THAT LAWYER WOULD KNOW WHAT THE COURT ORDERED AND A LAWYER ON LINE CAN ONLY GUESS
No names were said. Truthfully, I am not sure I even made the posts. I believe someone related to the victim got ahold of my phone at a gathering, but that's hard to prove. Are posts about my son (on the RO) with pictures before the RO illegal? Is saying that the situation isn't right... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2020
more info needed.
what did order say?
is this a case out of Florida or calif? if calif what courthouse?
Oct 15, 2020, a Restrained person in a DV - TRO (Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order) has served (via separate Lawyer from DV-TRO ) a written 30 day "Notice to Quit & move out (deliver up the possession) to a Protected person via the DV - TRO.
DV - TRO states that the... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2020
Hmmm, you need to discuss this with your DV attorney or get one if you don't have one. You are telling two tales here. First you say the Restrained Person (RP) served you with a "Notice to Quit" and then you say that they did it through a different attorney. Well, either they did... View More
I had custody of children, mom was on supervised visits. 11/13/19 I could not attend court, judge granted mom alternate weekends. Minute order was typed wrong and mom took advantage and took the children. Children have suffered sever emotional abuse and false imprisonment. I just got the transcript... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2020
MUCH MORE INFO WOULD BE NEEDED.
WHY DID YOU WAIT ALMOST A YEAR TO ADDRESS THIS?
I AM NOT A FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY. HOWEVER, FROM A CRIMINAL STANDPOINT A LAWYER WOULD WANT TO ORDER A COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS LAST YEAR.
IF THERE WAS AN ERROR WHY WASN'T RECTIFIED SOONER? COVID?
answered on Oct 20, 2020
more info needed.
in Riverside county, you would go to Riverside Superior Court Public access to see filing and dates of appearances etc
A few months back while my boyfriend and i were arguing i had injured myself and blamed him. Hwme then was charged with corporal injury on spouse. I wrote a brief letter and gave it to his bailbond agent (after being notorized) the charges still have yet to be dropped. How do i go about... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2020
You may want to contact his lawyer so a proper statement can be made to the private investigator working on his behalf. The lawyer will know the best way to handle it in your jurisdiction. It is very difficult to take back statements made to police. The prosecution calls expert witnesses to... View More
against me and I have not seen my 4yo in almost 2 years. my Judge is allowing him to continue harming me and my children. Nobody will help me and I cannot afford a lawyer.
answered on Oct 19, 2020
MORE INFO NEEDED.
TRY TO CONTACT A LOCAL LEGAL AID IN YOUR COMMUNITY.
BEFORE YOU DO WRITE OUT ALL THE FACTS AS THEY WILL IN ALL LIKELIHOOD NOT HAVE A LOT OF TIME FOR EACH CLIENT.
I have temp 100% custody and he has zero visitation- trial is coming. Our couples therapist will testify that he admitting to hitting the kids with belts and that he automatically just goes to the belt and he has a hard time stopping himself, he also demonstrated verbal abuse to me and admitted to... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2020
Your chances of full custody are great. As to visitation, he will be allowed only supervised visitation Best of luck.
What does that mean and said he was released but have to go back to court
answered on Oct 12, 2020
MORE INFO NEEDED AND CLARITY
ONCE YOU CHARGE SOMEONE IT IS A CRIME AGAINST THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO DROP CHARGES......YOU HAVE TO CONVINCE THE DA....IF THAT IS WHAT YOU ARE ASKING.
All legal work that is supposed to be served by mail to me by the petitioner is sent to an address i cannot go to because of a restraining order. Is this legal to do? Everytime I go to court i am flying blind because I never get the paperwork. Can I ask for a continuance? Is it legal for the... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2020
A lot depends on the terms of the restraining order, which you apparently have against your spouse. Courts have an exception for the service by mail or electronically of legal documents, such as you are describing, because the person serving CANNOT be the party, it has to be someone else, like a... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2020
IF YOU WERE INJURED SET UP AN APPT ON MONDAY WITH A PI LAWYER IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND POST THAT ISSUE TO HIM AFTER YOU EXPLAIN ALL THE FACTS.
IF YOU NEED DIRECTION I WILL GIVE YOU A FEW NAMES TO CHOOSE FROM...................................................
answered on Oct 1, 2020
more info needed.
were you arrested? cited? court date?
a lawyer has to hear all the facts.
i encourage you to contact a criminal lawyer in your area with all the facts and avoid sharing on an open forum like this.
I am mobile home co-owner (Registration & Title). Is there any way including what he says is my not being on rental agreement (which I am), whereby he could accomplish this? Violence has escalated each time, until police came last weekend (9/19). My wrist is bruised and swollen due to his... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2020
More info needed.
make an appointment with a criminal/family law attorney in your city asap.
before going in write down a summary of all the facts.
Although federal courts agree he’s a risk to our daughter but now I have to battle custody wen he’s a stranger to my daughter
answered on Sep 20, 2020
MORE INFO NEEDED
CONTACT LEGAL AID IN YOUR CITY.
I WOULD ENCOURAGE YOU TO WRITE OUT A DETAILED SUMMARY OF THE FACTS AS "FREE LAWYERS" DON'T ALWAYS HAVE A LOT OF TIME. BY WRITING THINGS OUT THE LAWYER DOESN'T HAVE TO PLAY SECRETARY.
I SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE... View More
perjury in parent/child progress reports, failure to disclose conflict of interest, uses threats to control parent, minimizes reports of child abuse, using DV by proxy, and prolonging case for financial gain.
What are my options/rights to ensure MFT can no longer exploit future/current... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2020
more info needed.
seek a consultation with a family law attorney in your community.
Has prior history of child in danger meant he has third party ppl contacting me telling me not to go to court he is attempting to obtain custody or visits but it’s in the child’s best interest to cut all ties he’s never been in our daughters life until a year ago after he was released 2 years... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2020
more info need.
seek legal aid in your community...but talk to a lawyer and maybe police too.
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